There are 5 ways to get from Visalia to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 20mDrive 279.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Encinitascar 279.1 mi
4h 49m$50–72Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
7h 5m$86–241Bus, train
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 23m$92–147Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
9h 2m$55–83
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Encinitas is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Encinitas is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Visalia station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Visalia Transit Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Bakersfield and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Visalia and Encinitas is 303 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Encinitas without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 8h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Visalia to Encinitas, including transfers.
Visalia to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Visalia to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Encinitas is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Visalia to Encinitas.
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What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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