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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Encinitas by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    5h 55m
    $110–377

  2. Drive 398.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Encinitascar car 398.7 mi
    6h 53m
    $73–106

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 47m
    $143–292

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 32m
    $140–246

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

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $77–443

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $139–665

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

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $116–557

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 47m
    $87–165

Salinas to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Hwy 101 & K St via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 13h 47m.

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