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

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There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Encinitas by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $250–321

  2. Drive  543.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Encinitascar car 543.3 mi
    10h 13m
    $93–135

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 13m
    $135–227

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    23h 37m
    $421–658

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

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus 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
    7h 57m
    $100–311

  6. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $342–817

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 17m
    $110–172

  8. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    18h 9m
    $116–175

Truckee to Encinitas by bus, foot, and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 23h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truckee to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 17h 17m.

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