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How to get fromEncinitas to Cabo San Lucasby train, plane, tram, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Cabo San Lucas by train, plane, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)planeSAN - SJD
    6h 37m
    $10,164–43,737

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus894
    3. Take the bus from Tecate to La Paz Serdanbus
    4. Take the bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucasbus
    33h 47m
    $2,416–5,084

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro StationtramBlue
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Cabo San LucasbusTijuana
    33h 46m
    $3,066–5,322

  4. Drive 1,611 km

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Cabo San Lucascar1,611 km
    26h 21m
    $3,344–4,830

  5. Train, tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)planeTIJ - SJD
    8h 3m
    $3,529–6,767

  6. 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
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)planeLAX - SJD
    8h 54m
    $6,214–11,337

Encinitas to Cabo San Lucas by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,066Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Cabo San Lucas. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), walk to San Jose Cabo Airport, then take the shuttle to Pacific area beyond Los Arcos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Cabo San Lucas via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal in around 33h 46m.

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