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How to get fromEncinitas to South Coast Plazaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to South Coast Plaza by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, line 151 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Sunflower-Plazabus bus 150 / ...
    3h 52m
    $28–54

  2. Drive 62.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to South Coast Plazacar car 62.9 mi
    1h 9m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 86
    4h 21m
    $24–36

  4. Line 101 bus, train, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 86
    4h 22m
    $12–19

Encinitas to South Coast Plaza by bus, train, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and South Coast Plaza, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to South Coast Plaza via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, Irvine Station-Dock 5, and Sunflower-Bristol in around 4h 21m.

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