There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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
3h 18m$28–66Line 101 bus, bus
cheapest- 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 5m$16–27Drive 95.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtowncar 95.3 mi
1h 42m$18–26Train, 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 57m$160–470Line 101 bus, train
- 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 11m$16–26
Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown is to line 101 bus and train which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Spring / 7th via Oceanside Transportation Center and Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Encinitas and Los Angeles Downtown is 106 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $27 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.
Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $27 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Spring / 7th via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Cesar E Chavez / Vignes in around 4h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
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
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown.
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