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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 2m
    $102–332

  2. Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    14h 46m
    $83–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 33m
    $152–338

  4. Drive  486.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Encinitascar car 486.9 mi
    8h 10m
    $89–129

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

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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 38m
    $94–269

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

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    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 35m
    $92–332

  7. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 10m
    $167–302

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    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
    7h 2m
    $89–510

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 38m
    $83–144

San Rafael to Encinitas by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 & K St via Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 18h 33m.

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