There are 5 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
10h 12m$65–109Drive 302.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Encinitascar 302.5 mi
5h 15m$56–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 58m$100–218Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
6h 54m$56–402Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
7h 20m$87–442
Paso Robles to Encinitas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Encinitas is to drive which takes 5h 15m 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 Isla Vista, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Encinitas is 343 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 10h 12m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 12m 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 10h 12m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 10h 58m.
Paso Robles to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Encinitas is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Isla Vista, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 10h 58m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–370
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
- $70–160
- 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
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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