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

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Encinitas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ABQ - CLD
    5h 19m
    $100–431

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    20h 7m
    $79–496

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 18m

  4. Drive 771.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Encinitascar car 771.7 mi
    13h 20m
    $141–204

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $102–608

Albuquerque to Encinitas by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration20h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Hwy 101 & K St via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 20h 7m.

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