There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 28m$38–82Train, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
6h 1m$18–28Line 305 bus, line 303 bus, bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
- Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus 237
7h 22m$56–105Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Escondido to California State Universitycar 126.7 mi
2h 22m$24–34Train, line 240 bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
5h 54m$34–70
Escondido to California State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to California State University is to train and line 240 bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to California State University is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to California State University. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Zelzah / Plummer via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to California State University. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Northridge via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Escondido and California State University is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to California State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Escondido to California State University, including transfers.
Escondido to California State University bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 station.
Escondido to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to California State University is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 305 bus and line 303 bus and bus and line 237 bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to California State University via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Woodley / Saticoy, and Zelzah / Plummer in around 7h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummer
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to California State University bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Vista Transit Center Stall 7 station.
Escondido to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to California State University is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Escondido to California State University.
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