There are 4 ways to get from Encino to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 20m$34–71Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 26m$18–28Line 423 bus, bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from Encino Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th Stbus 423
- Take the bus from 7th St & Hope St to Alameda St & Los Angeles Stbus B
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus 308
6h 23m$40–68Drive 121.7 mi
- Drive from Encino to Escondidocar 121.7 mi
2h 10m$23–33
Encino to Escondido by bus, subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to Escondido is to train and tram which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to Escondido is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Encino Park & Ride and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Encino station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Encino and Escondido is 130 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Encino to Escondido, including transfers.
Encino to Escondido bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Encino Park & Ride station.
Encino to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Encino to Escondido bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encino Park & Ride to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 6h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Encino Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from 7th St & Hope St to Alameda St & Los Angeles St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Encino to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to Escondido is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Encino to Escondido.
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