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How to get fromEncinitas to Avila Beachby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Avila Beach by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3h 28m
    $78–392

  2. Drive 278.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Avila Beachcar car 278.8 mi
    5h 2m
    $51–74

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 18m
    $128–252

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 30m
    $164–240

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5h 20m
    $104–336

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Avila Beach via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and James Way & Highland in around 11h 30m.

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