There are 5 ways to get from West Hollywood to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m$36–79Drive 103.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Hollywood to Encinitascar 103.6 mi
1h 53m$19–28Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 3rdbus 4
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 20m$40–63Line 4 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus 4
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 29m$33–69Line 4 bus, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus 4
- 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 33m$20–35
West Hollywood to Encinitas by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Hollywood to Encinitas is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from West Hollywood to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hollywood to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Fairfax and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hollywood station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / La Cienega Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between West Hollywood and Encinitas is 116 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Hollywood to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from West Hollywood to Encinitas, including transfers.
West Hollywood to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Fairfax station.
West Hollywood to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from West Hollywood to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between West Hollywood, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hwy 101 & K St via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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 Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
West Hollywood to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
West Hollywood to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hollywood to Encinitas is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from West Hollywood to Encinitas.
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