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How to get fromOakland to Encinitasby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 46m
    $80–328

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2002 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    13h 2m
    $67–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 44m
    $167–354

  4. Drive 465.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Encinitascar car 465.8 mi
    7h 47m
    $85–123

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    3h 1m
    $88–401

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 56m
    $85–483

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 19m
    $72–380

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    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 58m
    $111–669

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 12m
    $74–145

Oakland to Encinitas by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 13h 2m.

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