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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Encinitas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane YVR - CLD
    7h 56m
    $122–445

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    38h 2m
    $209–416

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    44h 23m
    $522–1,077

  4. Drive 1,372.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Encinitascar car 1,372.8 mi
    23h 32m
    $315–454

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $224–912

  6. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $212–894

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $136–893

Vancouver to Encinitas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Hwy 101 & K St via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 38h 2m.

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