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How to get fromCardiff to Encinitasby train or plane

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane LHR - CLD
    18h 43m
    $495–1,529

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BRS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    25h 42m
    $292–949

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

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CWL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    25h 51m
    $440–1,517

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    17h 47m
    $597–1,296

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CWL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 36m
    $382–1,218

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 8m
    $459–1,397

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,621.4 mi
  • Duration: 18h 43m

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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD), then take the taxi to Encinitas. Alternatively, 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 Transportation Island, 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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