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How to get fromCardiff to Encinitasby plane, train or bus

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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)plane plane CWL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    20h 13m
    $809–2,814

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

    cheapest
    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 bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    19h 13m
    $438–1,148

  3. 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 33m
    $503–1,965

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

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CWL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    20h 9m
    $454–1,797

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LGW - LAX
    4. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    20h 21m
    $469–1,233

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

    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
    20h 24m
    $502–1,939

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$805Cheapest 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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