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How to get fromEncinitas to San Luis Obispoby train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to San Luis Obispo by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    4h 21m
    $174–358

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 46m
    $44–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 3m
    $78–196

  4. Drive  281.2 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to San Luis Obispocar car 281.2 mi
    5h 9m
    $52–75

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    6h 32m
    $100–266

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    6h 12m
    $278–584

  7. Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    11h 35m
    $136–206

Encinitas to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 7h 57m.

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