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How to get fromDenver to Encinitasby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DEN - CLD
    4h 18m
    $109–447

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 5m
    $101–207

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    24h 50m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    29h 46m
    $635–960

  5. Drive  1,060.3 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Encinitascar car 1,060.3 mi
    16h 44m
    $194–280

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Escondidobus bus Lxus 2121
    25h 35m
    $193–286

Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 24h 50m.

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