There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Truckee by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, 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 Amtrak to Truckeebus
6h 6m$250–320Drive 542.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Truckeecar 542.6 mi
10h 14m$99–143Bus (Greyhound)
- 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$106–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 54m$418–666Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- 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 55m$144–380Bus via Oakland
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
18h 53m$112–175
Encinitas to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Truckee is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Truckee is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $250 - $320.
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 station to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
The distance between Encinitas and Truckee is 560 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 $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Truckee is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 22h 54m.
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 train from Encinitas Station to Truckee Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 22h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–270
- 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 Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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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