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Ventura to Escondido trains

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The average train between Ventura and Escondido takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Ventura 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.

6h 25m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
$111
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
5h 40m
$91–144

Ventura to Escondido train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Ventura and Escondido. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ventura is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Escondido at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit5h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ventura to Escondido? 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 Ventura to Escondido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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