There are 4 ways to get from Woodland Hills to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chatsworth to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m$44–92Bus, train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 52m$19–28Drive 120.2 mi
- Drive from Woodland Hills to Encinitascar 120.2 mi
2h 9m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 57m$41–68
Woodland Hills to Encinitas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woodland Hills to Encinitas is to bus and train and line 101 bus which costs $18 - $28 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Woodland Hills to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Woodland Hills to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Woodland Hills to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Chatsworth and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Woodland Hills and Encinitas is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Woodland Hills to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Woodland Hills to Encinitas, including transfers.
Woodland Hills to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd station.
Woodland Hills to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chatsworth station.
The best way to get from Woodland Hills to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Woodland Hills, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chatsworth to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chatsworth to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Woodland Hills to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Woodland Hills to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woodland Hills to Encinitas is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Woodland Hills to Encinitas.
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