There are 6 ways to get from Escondido to Avila Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
3h 46m$214–395Drive 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$138–252Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus Ans 6238
10h 47m$128–185Tram, 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$298–576Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
- 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
11h 24m$164–242
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
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 46m and costs $210 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
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 $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Escondido to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Escondido to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak 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 $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 47m.
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 $100–200 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Avila Beach via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside 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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles 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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