There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Sacramento by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SAN - SMF
4h 9m$94–200Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to BakersfieldFlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus 2007
15h 23m$74–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentoSan Fran
12h 8m$86–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentoCoast Starlight
18h 21m$96–190Drive 479.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Sacramento479.9 mi
7h 53m$88–127Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)LAX - SMF
6h 1m$170–376Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0831
14h 21m$122–215
Encinitas to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to train and bus which costs $85 - $95 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $90 - $200.
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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Sacramento via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
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 train and bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $85 - $95.
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.
Encinitas to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Sacramento via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 18h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- 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 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
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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
- $120–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $27–90
Bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Sacramento is 483 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Encinitas to Sacramento.
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