There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 32m$17–34Drive 45.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Encinitascar 45.9 mi
53 min$9–13Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
1h 59m$10–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Laguna Niguel to Encinitastaxi 45.9 mi
53 min$140–180
Laguna Niguel to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Encinitas is 48 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Encinitas is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas.
There are 905+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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