There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
2h$70–283Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
3h 40m$63–229Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
13h 48m$88–138Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 43m$302–475Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Encinitas469.7 mi
7h 58mDrive 469.7 mi
- Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitascar 469.7 mi
7h 58m$86–124Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 54m$89–137
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas by subway, bus, and tram (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas is to fly which takes 2h and costs $70 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.
The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Encinitas is 435 miles. The road distance is 472.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas without a car is to bus via UTC Transit Center which takes 13h 48m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas, including transfers.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas is to fly which takes 2h and costs $70 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via UTC Transit Center, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 48m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 16h 43m.
What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–250
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Encinitas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas is 472 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Encinitas.
There are 960+ hotels available in Encinitas.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Encinitas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.