There are 5 ways to get from Glendale to Encinitas by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 50m$30–64Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 47m$18–35Drive 102.1 mi
- Drive from Glendale to Encinitascar 102.1 mi
1h 52m$19–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 1m$38–83Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 2m$40–58
Glendale to Encinitas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendale to Encinitas is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Glendale to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendale to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Glendale to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Glendale and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Glendale and Encinitas is 105 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.
The best way to get from Glendale to Encinitas without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Glendale to Encinitas, including transfers.
Glendale to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Glendale to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Glendale to Encinitas is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Oceanside Transportation Center and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Glendale to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Glendale to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glendale to Encinitas is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Glendale to Encinitas.
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