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How to get fromRancho Cucamonga to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 7m
    $37–77

  2. Drive  94.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitascar car 94.7 mi
    1h 46m
    $18–25

  3. Line 66 bus, line 15 bus, bus, line 308 bus

    1. Take the bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to G Street @ Oakbus bus 15
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 308
    6h 52m
    $37–59

  4. Line 66 bus, line 14 bus, train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 14
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    6h 33m
    $19–27

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 20m
    $34–50

Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Hwy 101 & K St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Hwy 101 & K St via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 52m.

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