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How to get fromPalo Alto to Encinitasby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound) or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Encinitas by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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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 50m
    $93–362

  2. Drive 450.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Encinitascar car 450.8 mi
    7h 39m
    $83–119

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus bus San Fran
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 27m
    $89–99

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 43m
    $125–454

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $105–616

  6. 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 12m
    $90–474

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $102–522

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 47m
    $117–191

  9. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    15h 35m
    $96–145

Palo Alto to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 15h 43m.

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