There are 5 ways to get from Chino to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 16m$42–89Drive 85.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chino to Encinitascar 85.7 mi
1h 33m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m$41–70Line 85 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Chino Transit Center to Montclair Transit Centerbus 85 / ...
- Take the train from Montclair to San Bernardino Depottrain
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 50m$18–27Line 85 bus, line 707 bus, line 286 bus, line 59 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Chino Transit Center to Montclair Transit Centerbus 85 / ...
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
7h 8m$17–34
Chino to Encinitas by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chino to Encinitas is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chino to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Chino to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Central @ C Street and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chino to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Chino and Encinitas is 145 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chino to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Chino to Encinitas, including transfers.
Chino to Encinitas bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Chino to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Chino to Encinitas is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Chino, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Central @ C Street to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central @ C Street to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Chino Transit Center to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
Bus from Chino Transit Center to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chino to Encinitas bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Chino to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chino to Encinitas is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Chino to Encinitas.
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