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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeRDU - CLD
    9h 19m
    $200–792

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    10h 51m
    $187–522

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 15h

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
    2d 23h
    $435–2,164

  5. Drive 2,530.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Encinitascar2,530.8 mi
    40h 34m
    $462–668

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRDU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    8h 54m
    $222–709

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCLT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    12h 36m
    $317–456

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 15h.

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