There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Davis by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SAN - SMF
5h 14m$100–308Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentoSan Fran
13h 49m$72–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to DavisCoast Starlight
17h 43m$100–190Drive 491.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Davis491.6 mi
8h 5m$90–130Train, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
6h 30m$84–258Train, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)SAN - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis
7h 36m$132–278Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0831
16h 14m$82–212
Encinitas to Davis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Davis is to train and bus which costs $70 - $85 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Davis is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Davis. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at 5th St at I St. via Oceanside Transportation Center, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Davis. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Davis via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
The distance between Encinitas and Davis is 539 miles. The road distance is 494.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Davis without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 49m and costs $70 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Encinitas to Davis, including transfers.
Encinitas to Davis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Davis is to train which takes 17h 43m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $220 and takes 16h 14m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Davis via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 17h 43m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–200 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
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
- $28–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
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/
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Davis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Davis is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Encinitas to Davis.
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