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How to get fromLax to Encinitasby train, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lax to Encinitas by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Basel, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBSL - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    22h 4m
    $521–1,743

  2. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLIN - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    25h 58m
    $359–1,378

  3. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
    2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeZRH - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    21h 32m
    $592–1,782

  4. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
    2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeZRH - LAX
    4. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    21h 58m
    $407–715

  5. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMXP - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    23h 26m
    $372–1,303

  6. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brig to Oltentrain
    2. Take the train from Olten to St. Gallentrain
    3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbftrain
    4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMUC - SAN
    5. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    25h 44m
    $703–1,821

Basel (BSL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lax, Switzerland and Encinitas, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lax to Encinitas. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Encinitas Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Bern, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, take the bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Encinitas Station.

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