There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, 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 to San Diego International Airport, train
best- 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
3h 28m$98–504Drive 271.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Encinitascar 271.5 mi
4h 53m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 15m$67–102Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
5h 14m$106–347
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs $95 - $550.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Encinitas is 306 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Encinitas is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Pismo Beach to Encinitas.
There are 1050+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 47m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- 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
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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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