There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Blythe by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus via San Bernardino
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - DowntownIE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Blythe McDonaldsLa
8h 33m$52–82Drive 207.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Blythe207.4 mi
4h$38–55Fly, drive
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)CLD - YUM
- Drive from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Blythe
6h 14m$106–405Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Blythe McDonaldsLa
10h 23mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Blythe McDonaldsCbx
12h 50m$66–104
Encinitas to Blythe by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Blythe is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Blythe is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Blythe. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Blythe McDonalds via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Alameda / Los Angeles and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Encinitas and Blythe is 283 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Blythe without a car is to train and bus via San Bernardino which takes 8h 33m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Encinitas to Blythe, including transfers.
Encinitas to Blythe bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Blythe bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Blythe is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Encinitas to Blythe.
There are 16+ hotels available in Blythe.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Blythe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Blythe McDonalds via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Los Angeles in around 10h 23m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Blythe McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $35–55
Bus from Los Angeles to Blythe McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Blythe McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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