There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Mar Vista 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
4h 36m$62–102Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wadebus 33
5h 23m$16–28Drive 104.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Mar Vistacar 104.9 mi
1h 53m$20–28Train, 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$144–470Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wadebus 33
5h 28m$48–82Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wadebus 33
5h 30m$16–24
Encinitas to Mar Vista by train, subway, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Mar Vista is to train and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Mar Vista is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Mar Vista. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Venice / Wade via Oceanside Transportation Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Mar Vista station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Expo / Bundy Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Encinitas and Mar Vista is 122 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Mar Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Encinitas to Mar Vista, including transfers.
Encinitas to Mar Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Mar Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Mar Vista is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $16 - $28 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Mar Vista, 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 Venice / Wade via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
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
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 (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
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Wade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Mar Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Encinitas to Mar Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Mar Vista is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Encinitas to Mar Vista.
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