There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FLG - CLD
3h 56m$108–407Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 31m$75–344Train
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
14h 29m$285–437Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 30mDrive 459.3 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Encinitascar 459.3 mi
8h 45m$84–122
Flagstaff to Encinitas by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Oceanside via Riverside - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Encinitas is 367 miles. The road distance is 461.9 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs $280 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Hwy 101 & K St via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Flagstaff to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Encinitas is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Flagstaff to Encinitas.
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