There are 9 ways to get from Sonoma to Encinitas by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
6h 35m$104–324Bus via San Rafael (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
17h 3m$84–135Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Sonoma to Martineztaxi
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
17h 46m$256–484Drive 502 mi
- Drive from Sonoma to Encinitascar 502 mi
8h 32m$92–133Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
6h 57m$170–311Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
8h 11m$96–271Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
8h 31m$94–334Taxi, line 21 bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Sonoma to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrtaxi
- Take the bus from Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr to Suisun City Train Depotbus
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
8h 26m$150–361Bus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
17h 36m$87–149
Sonoma to Encinitas by bus, train, and tram (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sonoma to Encinitas is to bus via San Rafael which costs $80 - $140 and takes 17h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sonoma to Encinitas is to bus and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $100 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Plaza and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART and UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
The distance between Sonoma and Encinitas is 503 miles. The road distance is 504.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sonoma to Encinitas without a car is to bus via San Rafael which takes 17h 3m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Sonoma to Encinitas, including transfers.
Sonoma to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
Sonoma to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma to Encinitas is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Sonoma to Encinitas.
There are 940+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Sonoma, 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 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $45–130
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
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