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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)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $128–663

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 12m
    $113–416

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    31h 17m
    $154–438

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 49m
    $192–770

  5. Drive 1,230.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Encinitascar car 1,230.8 mi
    20h 50m
    $225–325

  6. 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)plane plane PAE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $137–715

Seattle to Encinitas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest 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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