There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Avila Beach by bus, plane, train (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.
Bus, 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$194–405Drive 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$198–312
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 $190 - $410.
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 $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Escondido to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Escondido to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside 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.
There are 248+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
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 $160–260 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
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
- $160–260
- 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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