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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    4h 44m
    $94–190

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    12h 17m
    $84–94

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    17h 56m
    $98–155

  4. Drive 479.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Encinitascar479.7 mi
    7h 54m
    $88–127

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 42m
    $171–271

  6. Bus, train via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
    13h 45m
    $85–168

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    14h 27m
    $93–206

Sacramento to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Sacramento to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 17h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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