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How to get fromWalnut Creek to Encinitasby subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 10m
    $83–306

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $64–317

  3. Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    13h 58m
    $86–130

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 35m
    $312–501

  5. Drive  458.9 mi

    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Encinitascar car 458.9 mi
    7h 41m
    $84–121

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 50m
    $70–223

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $84–523

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 41m
    $91–140

Walnut Creek to Encinitas by subway, bus, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Hwy 101 & K St via MacArthur, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 17h 35m.

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