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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 53m
    $42–103

  2. Drive 190.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Encinitascar190.2 mi
    3h 21m
    $35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    4h 48m
    $48–339

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbusLax Linq
    6h 42m
    $116–171

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeSBA - CLD
    6h 59m
    $86–392

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 45m
    $141–398

Santa Barbara to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 3m.

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