There are 5 ways to get from Temple City to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 34m$61–99Drive 97 mi
cheapest- Drive from Temple City to Encinitascar 97 mi
1h 47m$18–26Line 78 bus, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 17m$19–30Line 78 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 11m$49–82Line 78 bus, bus, line 101 bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 22m$20–32
Temple City to Encinitas by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temple City to Encinitas is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Temple City to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Temple City to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Las Tunas / Golden West and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Temple City station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Sierra Madre Villa Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Temple City and Encinitas is 122 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.
The best way to get from Temple City to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Temple City to Encinitas, including transfers.
Temple City to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Las Tunas / Golden West station.
Temple City to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Temple City to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 78 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Temple City, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District 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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District 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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Temple City to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
Temple City to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temple City to Encinitas is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Temple City to Encinitas.
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