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How to get fromVan Nuys to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 45m
    $32–71

  2. Train, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    5h 14m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    4h 42m
    $55–103

  4. Drive 111.8 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Encinitascar car 111.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $21–30

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 40m
    $45–330

Van Nuys to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Hwy 101 & K St via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 42m.

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