There are 7 ways to get from El Paso to Encinitas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly El Paso International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane ELP - CLD
6h 49m$162–632Fly Abraham González International Airport to Tijuana International Airport, tram, train
cheapest- Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane CJS - TIJ
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
7h 59m$115–318Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
18h 13m$155–207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
20h 27m$503–779Drive 738.8 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Encinitascar 738.8 mi
11h 34m$135–195Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárezbus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ELP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
6h 45m$159–289Bus, tram
- Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
25h 43m$155–232
El Paso to Encinitas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Encinitas is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Encinitas is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs $150 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from El Paso and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
The distance between El Paso and Encinitas is 680 miles. The road distance is 743.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from El Paso to Encinitas, including transfers.
El Paso to Encinitas bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Paso station.
El Paso to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Encinitas is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 18h 13m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 20h 27m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Hwy 101 & K St via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 18h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Abraham González International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 915 235 8268
- Website
- Transborde Ruta Binacional
Bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárez
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- Transborde Ruta Binacional
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
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Booking & Getting There
El Paso to Encinitas bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
Encinitas is 1h behind El Paso. It is currently 5:50 AM in El Paso and 4:50 AM in Encinitas.
El Paso to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Encinitas is 743 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from El Paso to Encinitas.
There are 952+ hotels available in Encinitas.