There are 9 ways to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
9h 58mDrive 302.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Encinitas302.4 mi
5h 13m$56–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
10h 47m$92–136Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
6h 41m$61–362Train via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
11h 33m$76–120Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
7h 32mTrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
8h 35m$156–352Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBP - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
8h 26m$81–305Train to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MRY - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
8h 55m$80–462
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Maria, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Encinitas is 331 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 47m.
Paso Robles to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Encinitas is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Paso Robles to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 10h 47m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $12–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $29–190
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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