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How to get fromEncinitas to Rancho Santa Margaritaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Rancho Santa Margarita by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 4m
    $40–58

  2. Drive 55 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 55 mi
    1h 3m
    $10–15

  3. Line 101 bus, train, line 91 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    4. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresabus bus 89
    4h 24m
    $14–20

Encinitas to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Encinitas to Rancho Santa Margarita.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Rancho Santa Margarita via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, and Irvine in around 2h 4m.

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