There are 6 ways to get from Visalia to Encinitas by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Glendale Bus StopGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
8h 13m$74–117Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
8h 57m$47–92Drive 279.1 mi
- Drive from Visalia to Encinitas279.1 mi
4h 47m$51–74Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
6h 57m$87–490Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 19mBus, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)FAT - CLD
8h 33m$120–513
Visalia to Encinitas by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Encinitas is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Encinitas is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $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 19m.
The distance between Visalia and Encinitas is 291 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 13m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 13m 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 47m 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 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Diego International Airport, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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