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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Encinitasby bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Encinitas by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Transportation Island to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus Old Town to Airport Shuttle
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 47m
    $2–7

  2. Bus, train via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus Old Town to Airport Shuttle
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 23m
    $9–20

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Encinitasrideshare rideshare 26.8 mi
    31 min

  4. Drive 26.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Encinitascar car 26.8 mi
    31 min
    $5–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Encinitastaxi taxi 26.8 mi
    31 min
    $120–150

  6. Bus, tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 24m
    $4–20

  7. Line 30 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 49m
    $4–10

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Hwy 101 & K St via Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 49m.

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