There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Los Angeles by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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 Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 48m$30–66Tram, train via L.A. Union Station
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
3h 55m$14–24Line 308 bus, 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 Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m$38–60Drive 102.8 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Los Angelescar 102.8 mi
1h 48m$19–28Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 15m$162–823
Escondido to Los Angeles by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Los Angeles is to tram and train via L.A. Union Station which costs $14 - $24 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Escondido and Los Angeles is 108 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Los Angeles without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Escondido to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Escondido to Los Angeles bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Escondido to Los Angeles train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Los Angeles bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Los Angeles via Hwy 101 & Plaza St and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 4h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Los Angeles train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Los Angeles is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Escondido to Los Angeles.
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