There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
8h 34m$72–172Drive 259.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Nipomo259.9 mi
4h 41m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
9h 3m$68–107Train, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Thompson & Branch
6h 9m$56–342Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
9h 16m$54–118Train, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
7h 12m$68–366
Encinitas to Nipomo by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Thompson & Branch via Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station and Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Encinitas and Nipomo is 314 miles. The road distance is 261.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Encinitas to Nipomo, including transfers.
Encinitas to Nipomo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Nipomo is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 16m.
Encinitas to Nipomo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Nipomo is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Encinitas to Nipomo.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Thompson & Branch via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Maria, and Cypress & Nicholson in around 9h 16m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–240
- Business Class
- $85–290
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Thompson & Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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