There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 58m$42–89Line 59 bus, bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 46m$15–30Line 3 bus, train
- Take the bus from Amazon Eastvale to Corona Transit Centerbus 3
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
6h 26m$16–25Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Encinitascar 88.6 mi
1h 38m$17–24Line 59 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 35m$16–28
Ontario to Encinitas by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ontario and Encinitas is 142 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ontario to Encinitas, including transfers.
Ontario to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Ontario to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Hwy 101 & K St via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Amazon Eastvale to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Ontario to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Encinitas is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ontario to Encinitas.
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