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How to get fromPismo Beach to Encinitasby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Encinitas by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    3h 28m
    $98–504

  2. Drive 271.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Encinitascar car 271.5 mi
    4h 53m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 15m
    $67–102

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 32m
    $67–96

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    5h 14m
    $108–357

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 58m

Pismo Beach to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Hwy 101 & K St via Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 8h 58m.

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