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How to get fromEncinitas to Los Angeles Downtownby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 18m
    $32–76

  2. Line 101 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 5m
    $18–31

  3. Drive 95.3 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 95.3 mi
    1h 42m
    $18–26

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3h 57m
    $160–820

  5. Line 101 bus, bus via Huntington Park

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Huntington Parkbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 10m

Encinitas to Los Angeles Downtown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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 $30–70 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.

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