There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Marina del Rey by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 51m$72–114Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Shellbus 33
5h 38m$16–24Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Meadebus 33
5h 30m$18–28Drive 105.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Marina del Reycar 105.6 mi
1h 56m$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 59m$154–482Train, 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 / Shellbus 33
5h 36m$48–82
Encinitas to Marina del Rey by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Marina del Rey is to train and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Marina del Rey is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Marina del Rey. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Venice / Meade via Oceanside Transportation Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Marina del Rey station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica 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 51m.
The distance between Encinitas and Marina del Rey is 129 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Marina del Rey without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 51m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Encinitas to Marina del Rey, including transfers.
Encinitas to Marina del Rey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Marina del Rey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Marina del Rey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Marina del Rey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Venice / Meade via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza 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
- $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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Meade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Marina del Rey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Marina del Rey is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Encinitas to Marina del Rey.
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