There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Encinitas by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 30m$60–115Drive 314.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fresno to Encinitascar 314.7 mi
5h 20m$58–83Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 6m$83–258Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2007 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 35m$69–123Bus, train via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 54m$78–134Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 51m$60–127Bus, train via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 #2
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
10h 59m$71–104Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FAT - CLD
6h 36m$81–341
Fresno to Encinitas by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Encinitas is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Bakersfield and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Fresno and Encinitas is 329 miles. The road distance is 316.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 30m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Fresno to Encinitas, including transfers.
Fresno to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Encinitas is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $350 and takes 6h 36m.
Fresno to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Encinitas is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Fresno to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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