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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Encinitasby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 38m
    $172–358

  2. Drive  281 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Encinitascar car 281 mi
    5h 9m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 30m
    $54–87

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 45m
    $81–191

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 35m
    $102–266

  6. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $264–570

  7. Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    10h 27m
    $136–195

San Luis Obispo to Encinitas by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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