There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Encinitas by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 San Diego International Airport, train
best- 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$78–238Drive 314.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fresno to Encinitascar 314.7 mi
5h 20m$58–83Bus, train
- 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$93–147Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FAT - CLD
6h 30m$86–351Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 30mBus, 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 54mBus, 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$89–156Bus, train via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 #2
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus Lxus 3104
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
10h 24m$59–84
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 and costs $75 - $240.
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 30m.
The distance between Fresno and Encinitas is 356 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 $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Fresno to Encinitas, including transfers.
Fresno to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Encinitas is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.
Fresno to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound 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?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–230
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- 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 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $13–25
- Titanium
- $14–26
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $11–24
- Titanium
- $12–24
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $40–60
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