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How to get fromWalnut Creek to Encinitasby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Encinitas by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 17m
    $87–360

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    14h 48m
    $69–128

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 25m
    $126–200

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 3m
    $96–167

  5. Drive 458.9 mi

    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Encinitascar car 458.9 mi
    7h 39m
    $84–121

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $89–472

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    5h 23m
    $88–567

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $113–671

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    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 58m
    $126–634

Walnut Creek to Encinitas by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to Hwy 101 & K St via Martinez Amtrak Unloading, Martinez, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 19h 3m.

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