There are 5 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 38m$36–76Train, tram via North Hollywood Station
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 8m$16–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 31m$45–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Escondido116.5 mi
2h 4mDrive 116.5 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondidocar 116.5 mi
2h 4m$22–31
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido is to train and tram via North Hollywood Station which costs $16 - $26 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Escondido is 122 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Escondido.
There are 543+ hotels available in Escondido.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Escondido. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









