There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 33m$12–20Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
3h 29m$16–29Drive 78.4 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Escondidocar 78.4 mi
1h 24m$14–20
Anaheim to Escondido by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Escondido is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Anaheim and Escondido is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 33m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Anaheim to Escondido, including transfers.
Anaheim to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Anaheim to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
Anaheim to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Escondido Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, and Santa Fe Depot in around 3h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Anaheim to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Escondido is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Anaheim to Escondido.
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