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How to get fromEncinitas to Cupertinoby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Encinitas to Cupertino by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    5h 1m
    $106–250

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
    5h 1m
    $52–259

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan SandwichbusSan Fran
    11h 23m
    $86–101

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San JosetrainCoast Starlight
    15h 53m
    $114–207

  5. Drive 441.7 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Cupertinocar441.7 mi
    7h 25m
    $81–117

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
    5h 15m
    $62–300

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    6h 1m
    $68–246

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon StationbusGreyhound US0831
    11h 53m
    $76–187

  9. Train, bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gilroy Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus68
    13h 30m
    $54–128

Encinitas to Cupertino by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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