There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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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 Spring St & 7th St
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 13m$16–28Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 53m$38–57Drive 102.3 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtowncar 102.3 mi
1h 48m$19–27Bus, 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$172–673
Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown is to tram and train via Spring St & 7th St which costs $15 - $28 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Spring / 7th via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Alameda / Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown. 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 Downtown is 108 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.
Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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
- 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
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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Escondido to Los Angeles Downtown.
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