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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 10 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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSAN - MRY
    4h 47m
    $90–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    12h 27m
    $64–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    14h 8m
    $102–172

  4. Drive 414.4 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Montereycar414.4 mi
    7h 12m
    $76–110

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    5h 26m
    $135–366

  6. 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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    6h 12m
    $148–286

  7. 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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSAN - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 15m
    $112–542

  8. 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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 50m
    $106–290

  9. 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
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    6h 40m
    $210–464

  10. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StshuttleCbx
    14h 49m

Encinitas to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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