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How to get fromSalinas to Encinitasby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Encinitas by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 23m

  2. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMRY - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 32m
    $62–383

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    12h 38m
    $117–186

  4. Drive 398.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Encinitascar398.7 mi
    6h 50m
    $73–106

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 56m
    $76–438

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 48m
    $142–298

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    7h 43m
    $76–326

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    8h 21m
    $82–326

  9. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los AngelesshuttleSan Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansidetrainOC Line
    12h 4m
    $69–101

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 12h 38m.

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