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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Encinitasby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 25m
    $124–276

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    30h 17m
    $168–291

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    36h 15m
    $331–768

  4. Drive  1,066 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Encinitascar car 1,066 mi
    18h 6m
    $195–281

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $146–300

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $247–510

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 27m
    $161–486

Portland Airport (PDX) to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Hwy 101 & K St via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 30h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hwy 101 & K St via Rose Quarter TC station, Portland, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 36h 15m.

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