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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h
    $46–50

  2. Drive 163 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Encinitascar car 163 mi
    2h 53m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    5h 52m
    $108–163

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $103–400

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Hollister and Kellogg WBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 58m
    $65–453

Ventura to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $44–45 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 52m.

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