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

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There are 11 ways to get from Stockton to Encinitas by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    4h 40m
    $107–428

  2. Bus, train via Greenfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    13h 10m
    $63–103

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 18m
    $80–165

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 39m
    $176–358

  5. Drive 432.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Encinitascar car 432.9 mi
    7h 12m
    $79–115

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    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
    6h 52m
    $109–627

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus 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
    6h 35m
    $99–510

  8. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    6h 18m
    $98–351

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $121–636

  10. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $85–293

  11. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 32m
    $70–130

Stockton to Encinitas by bus, foot, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Hwy 101 & K St via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 17h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stockton to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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