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

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 42m
    $70–450

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    12h 45m
    $55–98

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 42m
    $126–278

  4. Drive 414 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Encinitascar car 414 mi
    7h 14m
    $76–110

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $137–614

  6. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $135–547

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 24m
    $124–248

Monterey to Encinitas by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest 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 Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 101 & K St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 14h 42m.

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