There are 9 ways to get from Encinitas to San Jose by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or tram
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Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
3h 41m$106–660Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
cheapest- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 58m$56–275Train, bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus San Fran
10h 28m$84–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
14h 18m$126–210Drive 434.2 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to San Josecar 434.2 mi
7h 23m$80–115Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- 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 subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
4h 40m$110–618Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 59m$72–366Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
10h 51m$112–185Tram, bus
- Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
14h 26m$96–145
Encinitas to San Jose by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to San Jose is to train and bus which costs $80 - $100 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to San Jose is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at San Jose via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Encinitas and San Jose is 454 miles. The road distance is 436.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Jose without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 28m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Encinitas to San Jose, including transfers.
Encinitas to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Jose is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to San Jose via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- 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
- $100–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- 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 San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
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 San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Encinitas to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to San Jose is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Encinitas to San Jose.
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