There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Encinitas by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
7h 44m$201–353Drive 564.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Encinitascar 564.4 mi
9h 33m$94–135Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
17h 17m$107–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
20h 41m$408–633Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 40m$588–893
Chico to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Encinitas is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Encinitas is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $200 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.
The distance between Chico and Encinitas is 613 miles. The road distance is 567.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 17h 17m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Chico to Encinitas, including transfers.
Chico to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Encinitas is to bus which takes 17h 17m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 20h 41m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 17h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 20h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chico to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Encinitas is 568 miles. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Chico to Encinitas.
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