There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Encinitas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SAT - CLD
6h 30m$161–691Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
6h 18m$133–608Bus
- Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
27h 57m$234–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
32h 32m$392–866Drive 1,289.9 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Encinitascar 1,289.9 mi
19h 31m$236–340Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AUS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
8h 46m$166–430Bus, tram
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram
36h 34m$241–396
San Antonio to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Encinitas is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 19h 31m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 32m.
The distance between San Antonio and Encinitas is 1161 miles. The road distance is 1297.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 27h 57m and costs $230 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from San Antonio to Encinitas, including transfers.
San Antonio to Encinitas bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
San Antonio to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Encinitas is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 27h 57m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 32h 32m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Hwy 101 & K St via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 27h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
San Antonio to Encinitas bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Encinitas is 2h behind San Antonio. It is currently 1:10 PM in San Antonio and 11:10 AM in Encinitas.
San Antonio to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Encinitas is 1297 miles. It takes approximately 19h 31m to drive from San Antonio to Encinitas.
There are 924+ hotels available in Encinitas.








