There are 4 ways to get from Culver City to Escondido by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 45m$51–86Line 33 bus, bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
5h 17m$20–33Drive 111.6 mi
- Drive from Culver City to Escondidocar 111.6 mi
1h 58m$20–28Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 7m
Culver City to Escondido by tram, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Escondido is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Culver City and Escondido is 119 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Culver City to Escondido, including transfers.
Culver City to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Hughes station.
Culver City to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Culver City to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 6h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Culver City to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Escondido is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Culver City to Escondido.
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