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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Encinitas by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCWL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    20h 13m
    $608–2,313

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLHR - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    19h 11m
    $401–1,193

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLHR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    17h 31m
    $436–1,560

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeLHR - CLD
    20h 8m
    $454–1,493

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBRS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    20h 18m
    $443–1,250

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCWL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    20h 10m
    $503–1,896

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$633Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Encinitas, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Encinitas. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Encinitas Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Encinitas Station.

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