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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly 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 29m
    $100–490

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    30h 52m
    $171–281

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    38h 1m
    $198–312

  4. Drive 1,199.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Encinitascar1,199.8 mi
    20h 9m
    $219–317

  5. Fly 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
    8h 14m
    $105–393

Tacoma to Encinitas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tacoma to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 30h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 38h 1m.

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