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

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There are 9 ways to get from Montclair to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeEWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    10h 16m
    $116–433

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 20h
    $329–865

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 20h

  4. Drive 2,741 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Encinitascar2,741 mi
    45h 33m
    $501–723

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJFK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    10h 29m
    $168–388

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeEWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    11h 47m
    $146–426

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHL - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    11h 47m
    $236–990

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeEWR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
    14h 24m
    $154–493

  9. Train via Riverside

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
    3d 4h
    $418–959

Montclair to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Hwy 101 & K St via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 20h.

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