There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Escondido by bus, train, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Fontanabus La / ...
- Take the bus from Fontana to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
3h 30m$52–74Line 70 bus, bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
5h 24m$18–31Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 38m$31–66Drive 100.2 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Escondidocar 100.2 mi
1h 41m$19–27
El Monte to Escondido by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Escondido is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Escondido. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Escondido via Fontana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Escondido. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between El Monte and Escondido is 114 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Escondido without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from El Monte to Escondido, including transfers.
El Monte to Escondido bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Escondido bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Fontana station.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte to Escondido via Fontana in around 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
Bus from Fontana to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
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Booking & Getting There
El Monte to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Escondido is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from El Monte to Escondido.
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