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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    7h 38m
    $87–319

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    17h 7m
    $82–211

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
    15h 5m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    20h 32m
    $109–163

  5. Drive 564.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Encinitascar564.4 mi
    9h 28m
    $103–149

Chico to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 20h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 17h 7m.

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