There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Hawthorne by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m$62–100Train, line 40 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Hawthorne / El Segundobus 40
5h 39m$16–24Train, line 40 bus via Alameda / Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Hawthorne / El Segundobus 40
5h 26m$48–82Drive 95.7 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Hawthornecar 95.7 mi
1h 42m$17–24Train, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 23m$142–468Bus, line 40 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Hawthorne / El Segundobus 40
5h 30m$18–28
Encinitas to Hawthorne by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Hawthorne is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Hawthorne is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Hawthorne. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Hawthorne / El Segundo via Oceanside Transportation Center and Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Hawthorne station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Hawthorne / Lennox Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Encinitas and Hawthorne is 124 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Hawthorne without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Encinitas to Hawthorne, including transfers.
Encinitas to Hawthorne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Hawthorne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Hawthorne is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne / El Segundo via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Cesar E Chavez / Vignes in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Hawthorne / El Segundo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Hawthorne / El Segundo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Hawthorne / El Segundo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Hawthorne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Encinitas to Hawthorne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Hawthorne is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Hawthorne.
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