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How to get fromEncinitas to Tacomaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Tacoma by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSAN - SEA
    6h 8m
    $116–560

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeLAX - SEA
    8h 6m
    $106–404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to TacomabusFlixBus N2111
    30h 51m
    $178–355

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to TacomatrainCoast Starlight
    37h 10m
    $192–340

  5. Drive 1,199.9 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Tacomacar1,199.9 mi
    20h 8m
    $219–317

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)planeSAN - PAE
    8h 46m
    $126–590

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSAN - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    8h 59m
    $160–414

Encinitas to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Tacoma via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Tacoma via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 37h 10m.

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