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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Rafael to Encinitas by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, 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 San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 44m
    $95–356

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    15h
    $67–117

  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 35m
    $129–303

  4. Drive 487 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Encinitascar car 487 mi
    8h 9m
    $89–129

  5. 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 23m
    $113–659

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

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus 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
    6h
    $102–508

  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 12m
    $113–609

  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 1m
    $118–679

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 29m
    $83–164

San Rafael to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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 35m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

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