There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Tarzana by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$44–94Bus, line 422 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to 101 Hwy & Reseda Blvdbus 422
6h 15m$18–34Drive 116.5 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Tarzanacar 116.5 mi
2h 5m$22–31Line 101 bus, train, line 240 bus 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
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Venturabus 240
5h 18m$34–69Line 101 bus, train, line 240 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Venturabus 240
5h 25m$18–26
Encinitas to Tarzana by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Tarzana is to line 101 bus and train and line 240 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Tarzana is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Tarzana. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at 101 Hwy & Reseda Blvd via Oceanside Transportation Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Tarzana. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Chatsworth via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Encinitas and Tarzana is 142 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Tarzana without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Encinitas to Tarzana, including transfers.
Encinitas to Tarzana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Tarzana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Tarzana is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 422 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tarzana, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to 101 Hwy & Reseda Blvd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- (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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to 101 Hwy & Reseda Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Ventura
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Ventura
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Tarzana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Encinitas to Tarzana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Tarzana is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Encinitas to Tarzana.
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