There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 32m$198–312Drive 259.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Nipomocar 259.9 mi
4h 43m$48–69Train, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
6h 3m$166–362Train, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
7h 23m$66–250
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Encinitas and Nipomo is 314 miles. The road distance is 261.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Encinitas to Nipomo, including transfers.
Encinitas to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Nipomo is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Encinitas to Nipomo.
There are 144+ hotels available in Nipomo.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 7h 11m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
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