There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Escondido by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 53m$11–20Drive 48.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Escondidocar 48.2 mi
51 min$9–13Train, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Avbus 305
3h 58m$11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dana Point to Escondidotaxi 48.2 mi
51 min$150–180
Dana Point to Escondido by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Escondido is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Escondido is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Dana Point and Escondido is 54 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 53m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Dana Point to Escondido, including transfers.
Dana Point to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Dana Point to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Escondido is 49 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Dana Point to Escondido.
There are 516+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Escondido. However, you can take the bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Quince St & Norlak Av via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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