What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Rancho Palos Verdes?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Rancho Palos Verdes. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Palos Verdes / Barkentine via Oceanside Transportation Center, Anaheim / Long Beach and Hawthorne / Pacific Coast Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes?

The distance between Encinitas and Rancho Palos Verdes is 141 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes bus from?

Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes bus arrive?

Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes.

Where can I stay near Rancho Palos Verdes?

There are 667+ hotels available in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Drbus 448
5h 36m
$50–94
Drive 95.1 mi
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1. Drive from Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdescar 95.1 mi
1h 55m
$18–26
Bus, line 232 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Anaheim / Long Beach to Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthornebus 232
5h 47m
$20–30
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus 344
5h 38m
$32–70
Bus, line 344 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus 344
6h 13m
$20–33

Encinitas to Rancho Palos Verdes by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Palos Verdes / Barkentine via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Long Beach Bus Station, Anaheim / Long Beach, Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne, and Hawthorne / Pacific Coast Highway in around 5h 47m.

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