There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to La Jolla Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 59m$108–176Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to La Jolla Beachcar 148.4 mi
2h 52m$28–40Line 303 bus, bus
- 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 Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
7h 10m$198–275
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to La Jolla Beach is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to La Jolla Beach is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to La Jolla Beach. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Ventura, CA via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to La Jolla Beach. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Camarillo Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Escondido and La Jolla Beach is 179 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to La Jolla Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Escondido to La Jolla Beach, including transfers.
Escondido to La Jolla Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
Escondido to La Jolla Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to La Jolla Beach is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can line 303 bus and bus, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and La Jolla Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Camarillo Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to La Jolla Beach via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Ventura, CA in around 7h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to La Jolla Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
Escondido to La Jolla Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Camarillo Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to La Jolla Beach is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Escondido to La Jolla Beach.
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