There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Apple Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
7h 12m$88–158Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
8h 29m$18–37Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido to Victorvillebus Lxus 2101
7h 37m$36–67Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Apple Valleycar 131.6 mi
2h 26m$23–33
Encinitas to Apple Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Apple Valley is to train and bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Apple Valley is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Apple Valley. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Powhatan Rd EB & Navajo Rd via Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido and Victor Valley Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Apple Valley. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Victorville Amtrak via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Encinitas and Apple Valley is 180 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Apple Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Encinitas to Apple Valley, including transfers.
Encinitas to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.
Encinitas to Apple Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Apple Valley is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Apple Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Outer Hwy 18 South EB & Kiowa Rd via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Victorville Amtrak, and VVTC - Dock 7 in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Escondido to Victorville once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to Victorville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Victorville station.
Encinitas to Apple Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Apple Valley is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Encinitas to Apple Valley.
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