There are 5 ways to get from Downey to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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 via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
best- Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 47m$14–26Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downey to San Diegobus FlixBus 2037
4h 3m$20–36Drive 92.6 mi
- Drive from Downey to Escondidocar 92.6 mi
1h 38m$17–25Train, tram
- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 41m$14–24Line 460 bus, train, tram
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
5h 42m$17–26
Downey to Escondido by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Escondido is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via UTC Transit Center and Miramar College Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Downey to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Downey and Escondido is 96 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center which takes 3h 47m and costs $13 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Downey to Escondido, including transfers.
Downey to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downey station.
Downey to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
Downey to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downey to San Diego 6 times a week. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- 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
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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downey to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Downey to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Escondido is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Downey to Escondido.
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