There are 4 ways to get from Encino to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 56m$61–99Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 29m$18–26Line 423 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Encino Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th Stbus 423
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 22mDrive 114 mi
- Drive from Encino to Encinitascar 114 mi
2h 4m$21–31
Encino to Encinitas by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encino to Encinitas is to train and line 101 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Encino Park & Ride and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Encino station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Encino and Encinitas is 127 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Encino to Encinitas, including transfers.
Encino to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Encino Park & Ride station.
Encino to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Encino to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 423 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encino Park & Ride to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Encino Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
Encino to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Encino to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to Encinitas is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Encino to Encinitas.
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