There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
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Fly Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)FLG - CLD
6h 37m$82–403Fly Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)FLG - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
6h 35m$64–420Train
- Take the train from Flagstaff to RiversideSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to OceansideIE-OC Line
13h 26m$66–188Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 23mDrive 459.6 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Encinitas459.6 mi
8h 41m$84–122Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
5h 3m$262–572Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
6h 39m$454–889
Flagstaff to Encinitas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $260 - $600.
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 15h 23m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Encinitas is 366 miles. The road distance is 462.3 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Encinitas is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 13h 26m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 23m.
Flagstaff to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Encinitas is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 5:43 PM in Flagstaff and 4:43 PM in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies 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 13h 26m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–170
- Business - advance purchase
- $85–360
- Business Class
- $140–390
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Encinitas is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Flagstaff to Encinitas.
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