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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Encinitas

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Solana
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

North County Transit

Phone:
+1 760-966-6500
Website:
gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.81–$12.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$140.33

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas is to bus and night bus which costs $41.30 - $141.30 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $293.48 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via San Jose Diridon Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Encinitas is 726 km. The road distance is 699.7 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 12h 47m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Santa Cruz to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Encinitas bus from?

Santa Cruz to Encinitas bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Encinitas bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Encinitas bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Encinitas is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Santa Cruz to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 890+ hotels available in Encinitas. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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