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How to get fromMonterey to Encinitasby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    4h 38m
    $65–380

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 16m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    14h 31m
    $118–192

  4. Drive 414 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Encinitascar414 mi
    7h 12m
    $76–110

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 17m
    $151–298

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    7h 25m
    $119–409

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    6h 27m
    $80–313

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    7h 52m
    $117–299

  9. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-CerritosshuttleSan Jose
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to OceansidetrainPacific Surfliner
    15h 9m
    $73–116

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 101 & K St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 14h 31m.

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