There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Encinitas by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
3h 44m$81–313Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
4h 53m$72–283Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
12h 19m$77–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 44m$150–335Drive 465.8 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Encinitascar 465.8 mi
7h 47m$85–123Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 20m$73–250Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
5h 16m$100–406BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 55m$82–499Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 12m$77–144
Oakland to Encinitas by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Encinitas is to bus via UTC Transit Center which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Encinitas is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $80 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
The distance between Oakland and Encinitas is 459 miles. The road distance is 468.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Encinitas without a car is to bus via UTC Transit Center which takes 12h 19m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Oakland to Encinitas, including transfers.
Oakland to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Encinitas is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $80 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via UTC Transit Center, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 19m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 15h 44m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oakland to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Encinitas is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Oakland to Encinitas.
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