There are 7 ways to get from Laughlin to Encinitas by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Laughlin, NV to Harry Reid International
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)LAS - CLD
4h 55m$147–379Drive 295.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laughlin to Encinitas295.1 mi
5h 59m$54–78Shuttle, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Laughlin, NV to Harry Reid International
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
12h 26m$134–200Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Laughlin, NV to Kingman, AZ
- Take the train from Kingman to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
13h 30m$127–246Shuttle, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Laughlin, NV to Harry Reid International
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
6h 34m$119–246Bus, train
- Take the bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman
- Take the train from Kingman to Riverside
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
14h 27mBus
- Take the bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman
- Take the bus from Kingman to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
15h 32m
Laughlin to Encinitas by shuttle, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laughlin to Encinitas is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Laughlin to Encinitas is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $140 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Laughlin to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Kingman, South Strip Transit Terminal, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
The distance between Laughlin and Encinitas is 344 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.
The best way to get from Laughlin to Encinitas without a car is to shuttle and bus and train which takes 12h 26m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Laughlin to Encinitas, including transfers.
Laughlin to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Laughlin to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kingman station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laughlin to Encinitas is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Laughlin to Encinitas.
There are 1038+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Laughlin, NV, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Kingman, South Strip Transit Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 15h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kingman to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–90
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $45–140
- Business - advance purchase
- $60–280
- Business Class
- $100–320
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kingman to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–80
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $55–250
- Business Class
- $90–300
- 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
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- info@VegasAirporter.com
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Laughlin, NV to Harry Reid International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Laughlin, NV to Kingman, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Las Vegas Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Kingman to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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