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How to get fromCarmel to Encinitasby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $147–323

  2. Drive 417.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Encinitascar car 417.7 mi
    7h 18m
    $77–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 19m
    $212–398

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 36m

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $119–340

  6. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $135–344

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $314–794

  8. Bus via Beverly Hills

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angeles UCLAbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    14h 57m

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

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Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Hwy 101 & K St via Salinas, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 13h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Hwy 101 & K St via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 14h 36m.

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