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

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TUS - CLD
    5h 15m
    $90–455

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    12h 29m
    $77–151

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 4m
    $167–362

  4. Drive 424.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Encinitascar car 424.5 mi
    6h 48m
    $78–112

  5. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $77–557

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

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    4h 25m
    $125–442

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

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $707–1,594

Tucson to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest 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 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 13h 4m.

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