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How to get fromPalo Alto to Encinitasby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Encinitas by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 43m
    $89–338

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 7m
    $72–141

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 52m
    $157–346

  4. Drive 450.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Encinitascar car 450.7 mi
    7h 40m
    $83–119

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 6m
    $80–496

  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 15m
    $76–255

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $80–310

  8. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    13h 48m
    $80–134

Palo Alto to Encinitas by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue 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 15h 52m.

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