There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Encino by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 34m$16–29Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to Encinocar 65.8 mi
1h 11m$12–18Bus, line 233 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernandobus Lxit 3324
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Moorpark / Van Nuysbus 233
4h 12m$30–46Train, 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 40m$13–18
Mission Viejo to Encino by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Encino is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Encino is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $18.
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, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Ventura / Beverly Glen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
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 34m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Mission Viejo to Encino, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Encino bus services, operated by International Bus Lines, depart from Santa Ana station.
Mission Viejo to Encino bus services, operated by International Bus Lines, arrive at Pacoima - San Fernando 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 412+ 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, Pacoima - San Fernando, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Moorpark / Van Nuys, and Ventura / Beverly Glen in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Moorpark / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $26–40
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide















