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How to get fromSan Jose to Encinitasby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound) or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Encinitas by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    4h 25m
    $154–230

  2. Drive 434 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Encinitascar434 mi
    7h 21m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    10h 37m
    $84–95

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    14h 18m
    $128–394

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
    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
    5h 25m
    $149–248

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    5h 36m
    $87–446

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    11h 22m
    $118–185

  8. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San YsidrobusSan Jose
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC StationtramBlue
    14h 13m
    $96–145

San Jose to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Jose to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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