There are 4 ways to get from Covina to Escondido by train, tram, bus, 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 Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
4h 55m$37–77Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Covina to Escondidocar 93.3 mi
1h 35m$17–25Line 190 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 190
- Take the bus from El Monte to Fontanabus La
- Take the bus from Fontana to Escondidobus
5h 36m$52–86Train
- Take the train from Covina to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
5h 48m$17–28
Covina to Escondido by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina to Escondido is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Covina to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Badillo St and Citrus Ave and arriving at Escondido via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte and Fontana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Covina to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Covina and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Covina and Escondido is 131 miles. The road distance is 93.9 miles.
The best way to get from Covina to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Covina to Escondido, including transfers.
Covina to Escondido bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Badillo St and Citrus Ave station.
Covina to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Covina station.
The best way to get from Covina to Escondido is to line 190 bus and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Covina, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to Escondido via El Monte Station Lower Level, Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd, El Monte, and Fontana in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Covina to Escondido Transit Center via San Bernardino Depot, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Monte to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from El Monte to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $20–28
Bus from Fontana to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–40
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More Questions & Answers
Covina to Escondido bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Lower Level.
Covina to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to Escondido is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Covina to Escondido.
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