There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Encinitas by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 34m$70–300Drive 357.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Encinitascar 357.5 mi
6h 19m$66–95Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 11m$69–106Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
4h 27m$72–247
Phoenix to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $70 - $300.
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 11m.
The distance between Phoenix and Encinitas is 319 miles. The road distance is 359.5 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 34m 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 34m and costs $70 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 11m.
Phoenix to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Encinitas is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Phoenix to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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