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How to get fromSpringfield to Encinitasby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Encinitas by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SPI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $146–624

  2. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    $139–582

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    46h 31m
    $537–1,290

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    47h 32m
    $321–519

  5. Drive  1,858.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Encinitascar car 1,858.2 mi
    32h 48m
    $340–490

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane STL - CLD
    9h 22m
    $196–798

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PIA - CLD
    9h 32m
    $177–665

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 18h
    $638–1,512

Springfield to Encinitas by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Hwy 101 & K St via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 47h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 18h.

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