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How to get fromMinneapolis to Encinitasby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MSP - CLD
    7h 56m
    $173–749

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    45h 48m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    2d
    $224–721

  4. Drive 1,884.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Encinitascar car 1,884.8 mi
    31h 1m
    $344–497

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $225–1,111

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 3m
    $370–944

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Hwy 101 & K St via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 45h 48m.

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