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How to get fromOakland to Encinitasby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Encinitas by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 45m
    $86–333

  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
    4h 51m
    $67–283

  3. Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    12h 19m
    $78–127

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 44m
    $173–366

  5. Drive 465.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Encinitascar car 465.8 mi
    7h 47m
    $85–123

  6. 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 18m
    $73–250

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 16m
    $100–406

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

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    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 53m
    $82–499

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 12m
    $74–141

Oakland to Encinitas by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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