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How to get fromEncinitas to Palo Altoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Palo Alto by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    4h 28m
    $104–296

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
    4h 16m
    $54–262

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon StationbusGreyhound US0831
    11h 32m
    $58–122

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San JosetrainCoast Starlight
    14h 59m
    $116–208

  5. Drive 451.3 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Palo Altocar451.3 mi
    7h 36m
    $83–119

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

    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
    4h 36m
    $64–314

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    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 train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
    6h 13m
    $132–240

  8. Bus via Culver City (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesbusFlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon StationbusFlixBus N2003
    12h 42m
    $60–157

Encinitas to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 14h 59m.

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