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How to get fromEncinitas to San Fernando Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 9m
    $68–118

  2. Line 101 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    5h 27m
    $18–26

  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    5h 59m
    $46–71

  4. Drive  117.2 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to San Fernando Valleycar car 117.2 mi
    2h 8m
    $20–29

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 25m
    $226–488

  6. Line 101 bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 20m
    $50–84

Encinitas to San Fernando Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to San Fernando Valley via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave in around 5h 59m.

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