There are 4 ways to get from Hollywood 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 5m$34–77Train, 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
4h 38m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7m$40–63Drive 101.6 mi
- Drive from Hollywood to Encinitascar 101.6 mi
1h 50m$19–27
Hollywood to Encinitas by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Encinitas is to train and line 101 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vine and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Hollywood and Encinitas is 114 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Hollywood to Encinitas, including transfers.
Hollywood to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Hollywood to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Hollywood to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Hollywood to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Encinitas is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Hollywood to Encinitas.
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