There are 4 ways to get from Loma Linda to Encinitas by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 20m$17–25Drive 86.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Loma Linda to Encinitascar 86.8 mi
1h 39m$16–23Bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 308
5h 51m$38–59Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 35m$34–65
Loma Linda to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loma Linda to Encinitas is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Loma Linda to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Loma Linda to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Anderson @ Prospect and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Loma Linda to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Loma Linda and Encinitas is 121 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.
The best way to get from Loma Linda to Encinitas without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $17 - $25.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Loma Linda to Encinitas, including transfers.
Loma Linda to Encinitas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Bernardino station.
Loma Linda to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Loma Linda to Encinitas is to bus and line 308 bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Loma Linda, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anderson @ Prospect to Hwy 101 & K St via San Bernardino Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anderson @ Prospect to Hwy 101 & K St via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino - Downtown, Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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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
- 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 Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Loma Linda to Encinitas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Escondido station.
Loma Linda to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loma Linda to Encinitas is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Loma Linda to Encinitas.
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