There are 6 ways to get from Davis to Encinitas by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Sacramento International Airport, train
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SMF - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
5h 46m$75–288Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
16h 57m$67–131Bus, train
- Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationSan Fran
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
13h 45m$72–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Davis to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
17h 39m$98–141Drive 491.3 mi
- Drive from Davis to Encinitas491.3 mi
8h 6m$90–130Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
6h 27m$73–249
Davis to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Davis to Encinitas is to bus and train which costs $70 - $85 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Davis to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $70 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Davis to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from 5th St at G St. and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.
The distance between Davis and Encinitas is 541 miles. The road distance is 494.2 miles.
The best way to get from Davis to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 45m and costs $70 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Davis to Encinitas, including transfers.
Davis to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
The best way to get from Davis to Encinitas is to train which takes 17h 39m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 16h 57m.
Davis to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davis to Encinitas is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Davis to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Davis to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 17h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Davis to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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