There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Chino by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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, bus
best- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenterbus
6h 10m$24–38Drive 85.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Chinocar 85.2 mi
1h 32m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain SB Line
6h 16m$68–110Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
6h 13m$24–38Line 101 bus, train, line 59 bus, line 286 bus, line 707 bus, line 85 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Chino Transit Centerbus 85 / ...
6h 51m$18–34
Encinitas to Chino by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Chino is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Chino is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Chino. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Central @ C Street via Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Chino. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Montclair via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Encinitas and Chino is 139 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chino without a car is to line 101 bus and train and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Encinitas to Chino, including transfers.
Encinitas to Chino bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Chino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chino is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chino, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Central @ C Street via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Montclair, and Montclair Transit Center in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Central @ C Street via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 6h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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 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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Chino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Chino bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Encinitas to Chino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Chino is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Encinitas to Chino.
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