There are 2 ways to get from Whittier to Encinitas by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Encinitas is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Whittier and Encinitas is 93 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Whittier to Encinitas, including transfers.
Whittier to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Whittier to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Encinitas is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Whittier to Encinitas.
There are 952+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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