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

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 38m
    $80–490

  2. Drive 414 mi

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

  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 31m
    $108–172

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 20m
    $93–159

  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 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
    5h 59m
    $151–669

  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 bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $137–532

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

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 29m
    $80–323

  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 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 45m
    $150–633

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    15h 28m

Monterey to Encinitas by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 101 & K St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 15h 20m.

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