There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SAN - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hwy 28 at Center St
6h 17mDrive 533.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay533.5 mi
10h 2m$98–141Train, bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hwy 28 at Center St
19h 59mTrain, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Carnelian Bay
21h 55m$130–244Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hwy 28 at Center St
8h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hwy 28 at Center St
21h 46m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay is to drive which takes 10h 2m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Hwy 28 at Center St via Oceanside Transportation Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno and Reno Tahoe International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
The distance between Encinitas and Carnelian Bay is 569 miles. The road distance is 536.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay, including transfers.
Encinitas to Carnelian Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Carnelian Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Carnelian Bay is 537 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Encinitas to Carnelian Bay.
There are 1539+ hotels available in Carnelian Bay.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Carnelian Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Hwy 28 at Center St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and Reno Tahoe International Airport in around 21h 46m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- Website
- bit.ly
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hwy 28 at Center St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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