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

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Encinitas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DTW - CLD
    8h 33m
    $192–747
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $704–1,627
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $409–858
  4. Drive 2,322.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Encinitascar car 2,322.2 mi
    36h 46m
    $424–613
  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $214–909
  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $200–495

Detroit to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Hwy 101 & K St via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 4h.

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