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How to get fromEscondido to Black Rock Desertby bus, plane, unknown, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Escondido to Black Rock Desert by bus, plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    12h 46m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    26h 38m

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    29h 10m

  4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    13h 12m

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    14h 50m

  6. Train, bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    27h 15m

  7. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel via Reno Airport (RNO)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    5. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    34h 41m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the bus to Pacific Hwy & Broadway, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Black Rock Desert via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Mission St & 7th St, San Francisco, and Black Rock City in around 26h 38m.

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