There are 5 ways to get from Healdsburg to Encinitas by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
3h 57m$121–287Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
17h 36m$94–155Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
21h 16mDrive 535.8 mi
- Drive from Healdsburg to Encinitascar 535.8 mi
9h 6m$95–137Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
18h 12m$104–161
Healdsburg to Encinitas by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Healdsburg to Encinitas is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Healdsburg to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $120 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Healdsburg to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Healdsburg Ave & Matheson and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1, San Francisco Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
The distance between Healdsburg and Encinitas is 553 miles. The road distance is 538.9 miles.
The best way to get from Healdsburg to Encinitas without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 36m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Healdsburg to Encinitas, including transfers.
Healdsburg to Encinitas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.
Healdsburg to Encinitas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Healdsburg to Encinitas is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Healdsburg to Encinitas.
There are 955+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Healdsburg, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Healdsburg Ave & Matheson to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 18h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- 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
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
Train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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