The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Encinitas, CA on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Santa Ana to Encinitas trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from Santa Ana to Encinitas. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Santa Ana to Encinitas.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Santa Ana to Encinitas.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 21:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Encinitas, CA from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Encinitas, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Ana, CA to Encinitas, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
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