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

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

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

    best
    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 31m
    $87–563

  2. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $66–309

  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 49m
    $104–240

  4. 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 27m
    $84–164

  5. Drive 398.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Encinitascar car 398.7 mi
    6h 52m
    $73–106

  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 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 29m
    $149–715

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

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $108–526

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

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    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
    7h 37m
    $118–659

  9. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    12h 4m
    $68–100

Salinas to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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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 49m. 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 27m.

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