There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Hills to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 14m$25–52Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Hills to Encinitascar 51.1 mi
55 min$10–14Line 91 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Paseo De Valencia-Calle De La Plata to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus 91
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 27m$11–18Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 40m$12–23
Laguna Hills to Encinitas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Hills to Encinitas is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Hills to Encinitas is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Hills to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Hills to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Laguna Hills and Encinitas is 84 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Hills to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Laguna Hills to Encinitas, including transfers.
Laguna Hills to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Laguna Hills to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Laguna Hills to Encinitas is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $12 - $23 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Laguna Hills, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Paseo De Valencia-Calle De La Plata to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Laguna Hills to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.
Laguna Hills to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Hills to Encinitas is 51 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Laguna Hills to Encinitas.
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