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

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There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to San Jose by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3h 46m
    $126–810

  2. Train, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 59m
    $66–356

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 51m
    $72–165

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 18m
    $126–210

  5. Drive 434.2 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to San Josecar car 434.2 mi
    7h 23m
    $80–115

  6. Train, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 40m
    $110–668

  7. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    14h 26m
    $96–145

Encinitas to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, 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.

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