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How to get fromEncinitas to Santa RosaBy train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport

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    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    4h 30m
    $74–442

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    15h 15m
    $88–169

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    18h 51m
    $182–396

  4. Drive 518.6 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Rosacar car 518.6 mi
    8h 57m
    $95–137

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus, train

    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 bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    6h 58m
    $80–346

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train

    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 bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    6h 52m
    $104–568

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    6h 50m
    $76–314

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    17h 5m
    $80–132

Encinitas to Santa Rosa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 18h 51m.

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