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How to get fromMission Bay to Encinitasby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Mission Bay to Encinitas by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 32m
    $88–337

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $69–287

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    13h 20m
    $78–125

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 44m
    $172–362

  5. Drive 475.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mission Bay to Encinitascar car 475.8 mi
    7h 59m
    $87–126

  6. Tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the tram from Third Street & Mission Rock St to Union Square/Market St Station Northboundtram tram
    2. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    3h 35m
    $87–370

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 4m
    $75–254

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 58m
    $84–501

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 6m
    $74–147

Mission Bay to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Mission Bay, San Diego County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hwy 101 & K St via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 16h 44m.

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