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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional 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 36m
    $182–348

  2. Drive 281 mi

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    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 Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 15m
    $90–133

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 45m
    $107–215

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, 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 39m
    $197–276

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    9h 25m
    $69–98

San Luis Obispo to Encinitas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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