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The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 7 buses that leave Encinitas, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$35 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $0.31 (€0.25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:56PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 4:30 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h06 | 6:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:30 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h06 | 8:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:30 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h26 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
0 | 8:30 AM Encinitas, CA | 2h06 | 10:36 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Encinitas, CA | 2h06 | 12:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:30 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h06 | 2:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h06 | 4:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Encinitas, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare Encinitas, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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