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How to get fromChino to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 16m
    $67–104

  2. Drive  85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chino to Encinitascar car 85.7 mi
    1h 33m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    6h 16m
    $24–38

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 21m

  5. Line 85 bus, line 707 bus, line 286 bus, line 59 bus, train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chino Transit Center to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 85 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    4. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    6. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    7h 3m
    $17–34

Chino to Encinitas by bus, train, and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Chino, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Central @ Washington 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 Chino Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 21m.

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