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How to get fromEncinitas to Santa Cruzby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Cruz by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 9m
    $88–300

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 49m
    $68–271

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    11h 48m
    $78–150

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    15h 20m
    $172–370

  5. Drive 434.7 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Cruzcar car 434.7 mi
    7h 36m
    $80–115

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 55m
    $92–282

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 7m
    $98–298

  8. Train, bus via Salinas

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    16h 3m

Encinitas to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Soquel Ave & Front via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 11h 48m.

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