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How to get fromCardiff to Encinitasby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Encinitas by plane or train

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CWL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    21h 41m
    $480–1,718

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BRS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    21h 40m
    $385–1,353

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane LHR - CLD
    18h 33m
    $551–1,744

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    17h 43m
    $653–1,611

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CWL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 58m
    $404–1,389

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 11m
    $487–1,382

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration24h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,426.2 mi
  • Duration: 21h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Encinitas, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Encinitas. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Encinitas Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD), then take the taxi to Encinitas.

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