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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRNO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    3h 29m
    $153–327

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeRNO - CLD
    3h 45m
    $93–386

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
    17h 4m
    $96–145

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
    24h 37m
    $156–291

  5. Drive 537.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Encinitascar537.5 mi
    9h 52m
    $99–142

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRNO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    5h 14m
    $128–448

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    17h 47m
    $109–244

Reno to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Reno to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Sacramento, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 24h 37m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day.

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