The average train between Palo Alto and Escondido takes 19h 38m and the fastest train takes 19h 7m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to Escondido. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Palo Alto and Escondido. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Escondido at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 19h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Escondido station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
Palo Alto to Escondido train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Escondido train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Escondido is 664.4 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Escondido Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 16h 17m.
