What is the cheapest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas is to line 240 bus and train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Northridge and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Northridge and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Northridge to Encinitas?

The distance between Northridge and Encinitas is 130 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

How do I travel from Northridge to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Northridge to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Northridge to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Northridge to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Encinitas bus from?

Northridge to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Encinitas train from?

Northridge to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.

Train or bus from Northridge to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Northridge to Encinitas is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Northridge to Encinitas bus arrive?

Northridge to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.

Where does the Northridge to Encinitas train arrive?

Northridge to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Northridge to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Encinitas is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Northridge to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 952+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Northridge to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northridge to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 58m
$71–111
Line 240 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
6h 2m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 43m
Drive 119.2 mi
1. Drive from Northridge to Encinitascar 119.2 mi
2h 13m
$22–32

Northridge to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Hwy 101 & K St via Olympic / Flower, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 43m.

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