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How to get fromPittsburgh to Encinitasby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Encinitas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planePIT - CLD
    9h 29m
    $193–707

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePIT - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    11h 8m
    $161–480

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
    2d 8h
    $243–569

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive 2,404.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Encinitascar2,404.7 mi
    39h 25m
    $439–634

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePIT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    8h 58m
    $243–656

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
    2d 10h
    $283–594

Pittsburgh to Encinitas by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2d 8h.

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