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How to get fromEncinitas to San Joseby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound) or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Encinitas to San Jose by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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
    3h 46m
    $106–240

  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 San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    4h 39m
    $56–255

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan SandwichbusSan Fran
    10h 28m
    $84–96

  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 18m
    $112–200

  5. Drive 434.1 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to San Josecar434.1 mi
    7h 21m
    $80–115

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    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 subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    4h 37m
    $104–238

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    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
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    4h 59m
    $62–306

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon StationbusGreyhound US0831
    10h 51m
    $72–185

  9. 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 1m
    $56–155

Encinitas to San Jose by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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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 $70–180 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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