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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Encinitas by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    4h 30m
    $84–510

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 41m
    $67–346

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 54m
    $80–137

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 27m
    $152–329

  5. Drive 433.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Encinitascar car 433.9 mi
    7h 25m
    $80–115

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

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 7m
    $80–314

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

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $74–448

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 42m
    $75–144

  9. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Huntington Parkbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    12h 52m
    $89–123

San Jose to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Jose to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 14h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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