There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
2h 38m$85–400Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
10h 8m$55–166Drive 357.8 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Encinitas357.8 mi
6h 16m$66–95Fly Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)SCF - CLD
3h 17m$79–364Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
4h 15m$112–657Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
10h 10m$58–131
Phoenix to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Phoenix and Encinitas is 318 miles. The road distance is 359.9 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Phoenix to Encinitas, including transfers.
Phoenix to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 10h 8m.
Phoenix to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Encinitas is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 3:06 PM in Phoenix and 2:06 PM in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–160 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Encinitas is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Phoenix to Encinitas.
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