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How to get fromEncinitas to Los Altosby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway or tram

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

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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 train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    5h 21m
    $112–670

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus
    5h 41m
    $52–268

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 43m
    $82–157

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 23m
    $142–321

  5. Drive 448 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Los Altoscar car 448 mi
    7h 36m
    $82–119

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus
    5h 45m
    $62–320

  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 train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    6h 28m
    $104–626

  8. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus
    6h 13m
    $88–494

  9. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    15h 34m
    $96–145

Encinitas to Los Altos by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to San Antonio & Almond via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 16h 23m.

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