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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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 6m
    $173–749

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $361–859

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 8h
    $724–1,562

  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 8m
    $225–1,111

Minneapolis to Encinitas by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Hwy 101 & K St via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 3h.

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