There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Line 101 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
4h 41m$54–103Line 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
5h 26m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 9m$38–88Drive 117.2 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to San Fernando Valleycar 117.2 mi
2h 8m$22–31Train, 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
4h 18m$160–820Line 101 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 20m$34–69
Encinitas to San Fernando Valley by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley is to line 101 bus and train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Van Nuys via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Encinitas and San Fernando Valley is 123 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley without a car is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley, including transfers.
Encinitas to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/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
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/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
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to San Fernando Valley is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Encinitas to San Fernando Valley.
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