There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Encinitas by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane RNO - CLD
4h 31m$87–364Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
18h 7m$92–184Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
21h 45m$226–477Drive 543.3 mi
- Drive from Truckee to Encinitascar 543.3 mi
10h 13m$100–144Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
6h 15m$209–321Bus via Oakland
- Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
18h 34m$104–187
Truckee to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Encinitas is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 18h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Encinitas is to bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $85 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
The distance between Truckee and Encinitas is 511 miles. The road distance is 546.5 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 18h 7m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Truckee to Encinitas, including transfers.
Truckee to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Encinitas is 546 miles. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Truckee to Encinitas.
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What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Truckee to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 18h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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