There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m$68–116Line 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
4h 54m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 13m$22–37Drive 112.1 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Van Nuyscar 112.1 mi
2h 3m$21–30Train, 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 21m$150–480
Encinitas to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Van Nuys is to line 101 bus and train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Victory / Van Nuys via Oceanside Transportation Center and Burbank Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Van Nuys via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Encinitas and Van Nuys is 125 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Encinitas to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Encinitas to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Van Nuys is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Glendale Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Glendale Bus Stop station.
Encinitas to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Van Nuys is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Encinitas to Van Nuys.
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