There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, 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 19m$93–484Drive 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 26m$87–197
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 19m and costs $90 - $490.
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 26m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 19m 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 1042+ 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 $75–180 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- 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
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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