There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Sacramento by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
4h 15m$84–280Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
15h 23m$82–130Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
13h 56m$88–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
18h 16m$358–566Drive 479.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Sacramentocar 479.9 mi
7h 58m$88–127Train, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
7h 3m$110–390
Encinitas to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to bus via Greenfield which costs $80 - $130 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $80 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Sacramento via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Encinitas and Sacramento is 525 miles. The road distance is 482.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Encinitas to Sacramento, including transfers.
Encinitas to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 18h 16m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Sacramento via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 18h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Sacramento is 483 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Encinitas to Sacramento.
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