There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line / ...
2h 1m$10–18Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Stationcar 45.7 mi
50 min$9–13Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 12m$12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Stationtaxi 45.7 mi
50 min$140–170Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 22m$28–42
Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Irvine via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Encinitas and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station is 44 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $10 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station, including transfers.
Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $10 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and Oceanside in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station is 46 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Encinitas to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station.
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