There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Sacramento by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
4h 9m$104–660Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 16m$88–165Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
18h 49m$176–390Drive 479.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Sacramentocar 479.9 mi
7h 56m$88–127Train, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
6h 51m$118–670
Encinitas to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Encinitas and Sacramento is 525 miles. The road distance is 482.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Encinitas to Sacramento, including transfers.
Encinitas to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 18h 49m.
Encinitas to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Sacramento is 483 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Encinitas to Sacramento.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–160 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Sacramento via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 18h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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