There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Escondido by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane ABQ - CLD
5h 18m$120–501Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
18h 40m$234–527Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 17m$160–254Drive 759.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Escondidocar 759.5 mi
13h 3m$139–201Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 17m$504–761
Albuquerque to Escondido by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 17m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Escondido is 645 miles. The road distance is 763.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 40m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Albuquerque to Escondido, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 23h 17m.
Albuquerque to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Escondido is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 1:32 AM in Albuquerque and 12:32 AM in Escondido.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 23h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Escondido is 764 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Albuquerque to Escondido.
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