There are 9 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), subway, bus, tram, rideshare, 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
3h 23m$76–509Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 16m$72–144Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
3h 55m$113–353Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 1m$168–364Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 28m$100–280BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 57m$88–280Bus, tram
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
14h 59m$100–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Encinitas438.6 mi
7h 28mDrive 438.6 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitascar 438.6 mi
7h 28m$80–116
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $75 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via San Jose Diridon Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Encinitas is 453 miles. The road distance is 441.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 13h 16m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 16m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 16h 1m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Encinitas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Encinitas.
There are 929+ hotels available in Encinitas.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Encinitas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.