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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Encinitas by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    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
    8h 8m
    $304–1,350

  2. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $145–620

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop 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
    36h 2m
    $200–379

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station 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
    42h 24m
    $492–1,030

  5. Drive 1,319.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Encinitascar car 1,319.2 mi
    22h 27m
    $241–348

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $245–1,006

Bellingham to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 36h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Seattle, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 42h 24m.

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