There are 4 ways to get from San Bernardino to Encinitas by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 56m$15–23Bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 308
4h 9m$35–52Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from San Bernardino to Encinitascar 88.6 mi
1h 41m$17–24Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m$32–63
San Bernardino to Encinitas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to Encinitas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bernardino to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between San Bernardino and Encinitas is 115 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Encinitas without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $15 - $23.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from San Bernardino to Encinitas, including transfers.
San Bernardino to Encinitas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Bernardino station.
San Bernardino to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Encinitas is to bus and line 308 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Bernardino to Hwy 101 & K St via Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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 Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
San Bernardino to Encinitas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Escondido station.
San Bernardino to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to Encinitas is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from San Bernardino to Encinitas.
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