There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
3h 25m$203–384Drive 271.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Encinitascar 271.5 mi
4h 54m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 30m$112–227Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
10h$135–195
Pismo Beach to Encinitas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs $200 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Transit Center, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Encinitas is 306 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 10h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Pismo Beach to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Encinitas is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Pismo Beach to Encinitas.
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