There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 20m$60–102Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 51m$18–28Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
4h 44m$20–32Drive 103 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Griffith Observatorycar 103 mi
1h 56m$19–28
Encinitas to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Griffith Observatory via Oceanside Transportation Center and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Encinitas and Griffith Observatory is 115 miles. The road distance is 103.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Encinitas to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Griffith Observatory via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 4h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory.
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