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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Escondidoby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Escondido by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 44m
    $42–67

  2. Drive 94.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Escondidocar car 94.7 mi
    1h 43m
    $18–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 52m
    $89–171

  4. Line 2 bus, bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Avbus bus 305
    9h 35m
    $52–78

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    10h 28m
    $18–28

Desert Hot Springs to Escondido by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Escondido Transit Center via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Quince St & Norlak Av via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 9h 35m.

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