There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Avila Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
3h 41m$204–405Drive 285.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Avila Beachcar 285.8 mi
5h 8m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 46m$112–232Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
12h 24m$164–240Tram, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
5h 55m$308–626
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Avila Beach is to bus and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $200 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at James Way & Highland via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Escondido and Avila Beach is 309 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Escondido to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Escondido to Avila Beach bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Escondido to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to Avila Beach is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Avila Beach via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and James Way & Highland in around 12h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Escondido to Avila Beach bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Escondido to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Avila Beach is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Escondido to Avila Beach.
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