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How to get fromDallas to Encinitasby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Encinitas by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $98–453

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    36h 22m
    $282–425

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 39m
    $1,008–1,554

  4. Drive  1,372.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Encinitascar car 1,372.9 mi
    21h 3m
    $227–328

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $105–330

  6. Fly Dallas to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DAL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $145–623

  7. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $140–454

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DFW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $162–450

  9. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    40h 7m
    $268–383

Dallas to Encinitas by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration36h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,218.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Hwy 101 & K St via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 36h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 46h 39m.

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