There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 20m$32–68Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 27m$16–26Line 308 bus, bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 308
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Cursonbus 28
5h 53m$38–57Drive 109.9 mi
- Drive from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pitscar 109.9 mi
1h 58m$20–29
Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits by tram, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits is to tram and train which costs $16 - $26 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Olympic / Curson via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Escondido and La Brea Tar Pits is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.
Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to La Brea Tar Pits via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Olympic / Curson in around 5h 53m.
- 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
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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Curson
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Escondido to La Brea Tar Pits.
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