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How to get fromEncinitas to Montereyby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway or bus

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    4h 41m
    $76–440

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    12h 27m
    $70–144

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 8m
    $118–342

  4. Drive 414.4 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Montereycar car 414.4 mi
    7h 14m
    $76–110

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

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 2m
    $152–716

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

    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 a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $118–422

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

    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
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $162–680

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 42m
    $86–334

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 24m

Encinitas to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Tyler / Franklin via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Tyler / Franklin via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 8m.

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