There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Encino by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, line 240 bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus 240
3h 35m$24–36Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus 240
4h 49m$12–19Drive 65.9 mi
- Drive from Mission Viejo to Encinocar 65.9 mi
1h 11m$12–17Train, line 240 bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus 240
3h 41m$13–18
Mission Viejo to Encino by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Encino is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Encino is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Encino. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Ventura / Balboa via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Lankershim / Magnolia and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Encino is 72 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Encino without a car is to train and line 240 bus via Los Angeles which takes 3h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Mission Viejo to Encino, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Encino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Mission Viejo to Encino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Encino is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Mission Viejo to Encino.
There are 448+ hotels available in Encino.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Encino, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Ventura / Balboa via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Lankershim / Magnolia, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
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