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How to get fromTucson to Encinitasby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Encinitas by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeTUS - CLD
    5h 5m
    $115–590

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    12h 25m
    $74–181

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    12h 53m
    $75–134

  4. Drive 424.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Encinitascar424.3 mi
    6h 46m
    $78–112

  5. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeTUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    4h 58m
    $92–607

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planePHX - CLD
    4h 33m
    $215–525

  7. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    6h 9m
    $407–842

Tucson to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 12h 53m.

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