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How to get fromSeattle to Encinitasby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 4m
    $95–567

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    31h 17m
    $147–271

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    38h 49m
    $203–300

  4. Drive 1,230.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Encinitascar1,230.7 mi
    20h 42m
    $225–325

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 37m
    $109–583

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    7h 49m
    $250–570

Seattle to Encinitas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 31h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 38h 49m.

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