There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to California State University by tram, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 58m$72–114Train, 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 2m$18–28Drive 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 55m$50–86
Escondido to California State University by tram, train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 2m.
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 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 4h 58m.
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 tram and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Escondido to California State University, including transfers.
Escondido to California State University train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to California State University train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center 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.
There are 190+ hotels available in California State University.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Escondido to California State University. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Northridge, then take the taxi to California State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Escondido to California State University in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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