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

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There are 7 ways to get from Davis to Encinitas by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    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
    5h 44m
    $154–280

  2. Drive  491.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Encinitascar car 491.3 mi
    8h 11m
    $82–118

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    15h 34m
    $119–192

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 48m
    $354–550

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $104–378

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $541–820

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 57m
    $97–151

Davis to Encinitas by train, subway, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Davis to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 17h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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