There are 3 ways to get from Norwalk to Encinitas by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
2h 50m$13–20Drive 81.1 mi
- Drive from Norwalk to Encinitascar 81.1 mi
1h 27m$15–22Train, line 101 bus via Fullerton
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 40m$18–28
Norwalk to Encinitas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norwalk to Encinitas is to train and line 101 bus which costs $12 - $20 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Norwalk to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $22.
The distance between Norwalk and Encinitas is 84 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norwalk to Encinitas without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Norwalk to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwalk to Encinitas is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Norwalk to Encinitas.
There are 896+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Norwalk, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Norwalk to Encinitas. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, then take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & K St. Alternatively, you can drive from Norwalk to Encinitas in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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 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
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