There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or tram
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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 46m$85–323Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 12m$75–138Train (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$185–367Drive 465.8 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Encinitascar 465.8 mi
7h 47m$85–123Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
3h 1m$88–386Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- 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 56m$75–443Fly 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 19m$77–270BART 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 58m$81–269BART, bus, tram
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram
15h 17m$103–154
Oakland to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Encinitas is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Encinitas is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $85 - $390.
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 Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
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 which takes 13h 12m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 46m and costs $85 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 12m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 15h 44m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $90–120
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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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