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Compare bus and train for Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, 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 12m. 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 $16.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Encinitas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
794 Pacific Surfliner10:10 PM2h09Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:19 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
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794 Pacific Surfliner10:10 PM2h09Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:19 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
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794 Pacific Surfliner10:10 PM2h09Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:19 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
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562 Pacific Surfliner6:10 AM2h09Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:19 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
588 Pacific Surfliner7:10 PM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:22 PMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
564 Pacific Surfliner7:10 AM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:22 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
06:00 PM2h14Los Angeles, CA8:14 PMEncinitas, CA$491One-way0 transfers
07:30 AM2h14Los Angeles, CA9:44 AMEncinitas, CA$491One-way0 transfers
08:00 PM2h14Los Angeles, CA10:14 PMEncinitas, CA$491One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Encinitas, CA costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Encinitas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Encinitas, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Encinitas, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Encinitas, CA by train.
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