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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Encinitasby bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Encinitas by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 52m
    $50–89

  2. Drive 100 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Encinitascar car 100 mi
    1h 47m
    $19–27

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 23m
    $40–88

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Encinitasrideshare rideshare 100 mi
    1h 47m

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2h 59m
    $166–637

  6. Bus, line 101 bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    5h 2m
    $28–45

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Encinitas by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to Hwy 101 & K St via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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