There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Chino Hills by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 4m$88–136Line 101 bus, train, line 59 bus
cheapest- 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
5h 12m$14–26Drive 86.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Chino Hillscar 86.9 mi
1h 35m$16–23Line 101 bus, bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
5h 15m$14–39
Encinitas to Chino Hills by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Chino Hills is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Chino Hills is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Chino Hills. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Diamond Bar Blvd and Clear Creek Cyn N via Oceanside, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Chino Hills station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Encinitas and Chino Hills is 97 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chino Hills without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Encinitas to Chino Hills, including transfers.
Encinitas to Chino Hills bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Chino Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chino Hills is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 59 bus, which costs $13 - $40 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chino Hills, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Diamond Bar Blvd and Clear Creek Cyn N via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Ring-Brea Mall, and Brea Mall in around 5h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/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
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Chino Hills bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Chino Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Chino Hills is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Encinitas to Chino Hills.
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