There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Buena Park by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 101 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Buena Parktrain OC Line
3h 22m$12–20Line 101 bus, bus, line 83 bus
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana-Santiago to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus 83
3h 37m$16–23Drive 75.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Buena Parkcar 75.8 mi
1h 21m$13–19Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 43m$48–80Line 101 bus, train via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 17m$14–21
Encinitas to Buena Park by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Buena Park is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Buena Park is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Buena Park. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 via Oceanside Transportation Center and Santa Ana-Santiago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Buena Park. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Buena Park via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Encinitas and Buena Park is 79 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Buena Park without a car is to line 101 bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Encinitas to Buena Park, including transfers.
Encinitas to Buena Park bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Buena Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Buena Park is to line 101 bus and bus and line 83 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Buena Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana-Santiago in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Buena Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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 Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Santa Ana-Santiago to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Buena Park bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Buena Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Buena Park is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Encinitas to Buena Park.
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