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

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to San Jose by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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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 train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3h 41m
    $102–664

  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)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 55m
    $45–251

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 46m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 46m

  5. Drive 434.2 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to San Josecar car 434.2 mi
    7h 23m
    $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 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 32m
    $93–578

  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 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
    $52–308

  8. 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
    $92–135

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to San Jose via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 14h 46m.

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