Rome2Rio

Escondido to Palo Alto trains

Find Transport to Palo Alto

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The train between Escondido and Palo Alto takes 14h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Escondido to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 48m
Duration
546 mi
Distance
$338
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Escondido to Palo Alto train times

Trains run once daily between Escondido and Palo Alto. The service departs Escondido at 5:33 AM in the morning, which arrives into Palo Alto at 20:22:00. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrakCaltrain14h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Escondido to Palo Alto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Escondido to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 545.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 15h 24m.

Operators