There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Encinitas by tram, plane, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or shuttle
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Tram, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washington
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
3h 2m$82–372Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas StationCoaster
10h 53m$59–169Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtrak
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
11h 42m$145–247Drive 370.1 mi
- Drive from Tempe to Encinitas370.1 mi
6h 19m$68–98Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
4h 42m$334–859Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus StationFlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
12h 18m$68–204Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
- Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Fe Depot, CACbx
17h 40m$100–159
Tempe to Encinitas by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Encinitas is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to Encinitas is to tram and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Calexico Bus Station, Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Tempe and Encinitas is 324 miles. The road distance is 372.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 53m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Tempe to Encinitas, including transfers.
Tempe to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Tempe to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.
Encinitas is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 3:04 AM in Tempe and 2:04 AM in Encinitas.
Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Encinitas is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Tempe to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tempe to Hwy 101 & K St via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Calexico Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 12h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Fe Depot, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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