There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 53m$54–88Drive 61.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 61.4 mi
1h 7m$12–17Line 101 bus, train, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
5h 32m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Encinitas to Santa Ana-SNA61.4 mi
1h 7mBus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
5h 55m$34–49
Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Encinitas and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 84 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor And Macarthur, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 5h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Encinitas to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Encinitas to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1590+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Encinitas and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










