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How to get fromEncinitas to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 21m
    $62–100

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 54m
    $16–24

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 47m
    $18–28

  4. Drive  107.6 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Monicacar car 107.6 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–29

  5. Train, fly, tram

    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
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 24m
    $146–472

  6. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 52m
    $48–82

Encinitas to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to 5th / Santa Monica via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 47m.

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