There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Mesa by plane, tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, tram
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)CLD - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Center/Main St
2h 29m$92–433Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old TownCoaster
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US0851
9h 55m$54–148Drive 374.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Mesa374.8 mi
6h 26m$69–99Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Center/Main St
4h 13m$274–708Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area TransitGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
13h 16m$68–177Tram, bus
- Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro StationBlue
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to PhoenixCbx
17h 51m$86–167
Encinitas to Mesa by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Mesa is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Mesa is to fly and tram which takes 2h 29m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Mesa. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at University Dr & Mesa Dr via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and University Dr & Rural Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Encinitas and Mesa is 330 miles. The road distance is 377 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Mesa without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Encinitas to Mesa, including transfers.
Encinitas to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Encinitas to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Yuma County Area Transit station.
Mesa is 1h ahead of Encinitas. It is currently 12:07 PM in Encinitas and 1:07 PM in Mesa.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Mesa is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Encinitas to Mesa.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to University Dr & Mesa Dr via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tempe, and University Dr & Rural Rd in around 13h 16m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Tram from 44th St/Washington to Center/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- 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
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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