There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 48m$60–98Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- 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 23m$16–24Line 101 bus, bus, line 70 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Atlantic / Floralbus 70 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Hollybus
5h 18m$18–29Drive 100.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Pasadenacar 100.6 mi
1h 50m$19–27
Encinitas to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Pasadena is to line 101 bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Fair Oaks / Holly via Oceanside Transportation Center, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and Atlantic / Floral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Encinitas and Pasadena is 115 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Encinitas to Pasadena, including transfers.
Encinitas to Pasadena bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 70 bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Pasadena, 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 Fair Oaks / Holly via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, and Atlantic / Floral in around 5h 18m.
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
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- [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
- 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 Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Atlantic / Floral
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Pasadena bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Pasadena is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Encinitas to Pasadena.
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