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How to get fromEncinitas to Elk Groveby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Elk Grove by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSAN - SMF
    5h 9m
    $94–308

  2. Drive 466.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Elk Grovecar466.8 mi
    7h 46m
    $86–124

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentobusSan Fran
    11h 27m
    $112–130

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    19h 27m
    $120–178

  5. Train, fly to Oakland International Airport

    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 train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    8h 2m
    $98–282

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentobusSan Fran
    12h

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    16h 4m
    $90–216

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Elk Grove via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 19h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Elk Grove via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Main / College, Chinatown Station, and Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento in around 12h.

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