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How to get fromCupertino to Encinitasby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound) or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Cupertino to Encinitas by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 34m
    $86–319

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 53m
    $78–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 50m
    $140–320

  4. Drive 441.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cupertino to Encinitascar car 441.5 mi
    7h 29m
    $81–117

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 28m
    $100–620

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $78–421

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 6m
    $88–382

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $90–514

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 16m
    $82–155

  10. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    15h 11m
    $98–150

Cupertino to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 16h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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