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How to get fromSan Antonio to Encinitasby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Encinitas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SAT - CLD
    6h 18m
    $151–641

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 23m
    $123–658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus
    27h 37m
    $234–346

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    32h 32m
    $839–1,295

  5. Drive  1,289.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Encinitascar car 1,289.9 mi
    19h 31m
    $236–340

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $166–472

  7. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuanabus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    39h 42m
    $292–442

San Antonio to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration32h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$839Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,153.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. 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, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 27h 37m.

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