There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Truckee by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
5h 6m$302–406Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
17h 36m$86–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
23h 22m$196–460Drive 542.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Truckeecar 542.6 mi
10h 14m$99–143Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CLD - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
4h 42m$162–474Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
6h 54m$456–840Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 53m$124–350Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus 395
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
19h 5m$188–239
Encinitas to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Truckee is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 17h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $160 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Truckee via Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
The distance between Encinitas and Truckee is 559 miles. The road distance is 545.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Encinitas to Truckee, including transfers.
Encinitas to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Truckee is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 23h 22m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Truckee via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Truckee Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 23h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- 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
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Truckee is 546 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Encinitas to Truckee.
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