There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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 29m$193–394Drive 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$182–287
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 29m and costs $190 - $400.
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 $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak 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.
There are 948+ hotels available in Encinitas.
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 $170–270 and the journey takes 7h 51m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
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