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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Encinitasby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Encinitas by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    5h 20m
    $122–415

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    20h 21m
    $88–175

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    23h 12m
    $215–452

  4. Drive 511.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Encinitascar car 511.5 mi
    9h 31m
    $94–135

  5. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $234–342

South Lake Tahoe to Encinitas by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Hwy 101 & K St via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & F St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 20h 21m.

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