There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane DEN - CLD
4h 22m$108–436Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DEN - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
6h 10m$101–212Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
25h 35m$191–284Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
29h 45m$635–960Drive 1,060.3 mi
- Drive from Denver to Encinitascar 1,060.3 mi
16h 44m$194–280
Denver to Encinitas by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Encinitas is to fly and train which costs $100 - $220 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Encinitas is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Encinitas Station Stall 5 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, Las Vegas, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
The distance between Denver and Encinitas is 877 miles. The road distance is 1066.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 25h 35m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Denver to Encinitas, including transfers.
Denver to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Encinitas is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 25h 35m.
Denver to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Encinitas is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 2:02 PM in Denver and 1:02 PM in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Encinitas Station Stall 5 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, NB Casino Center at Coolidge, Las Vegas, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, and Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 in around 25h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Las Vegas to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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