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How to get fromEscondido to Petrified Forest National Parkby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Escondido to Petrified Forest National Park by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Winslow Station to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car
    16h 16m
    $204–428

  2. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane SAN - SOW
    3. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car
    7h 21m
    $62–321

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    16h 38m
    $194–320

  4. Drive 561.2 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car 561.2 mi
    10h 13m
    $103–148

  5. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 29m
    $220–450

  6. Bus, taxi via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    3. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    30h 34m
    $222–337

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $184–512

  8. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane CLD - SOW
    2. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car
    7h 52m
    $68–362

  9. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Scottsdale Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane CLD - SCF
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 7m
    $188–526

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Escondido to Petrified Forest National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 733.8 mi
  • Duration: 16h 16m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Petrified Forest National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Petrified Forest National Park. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Winslow Station, then drive to Petrified Forest National Park. Alternatively, you can take the line 235 bus to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, walk to Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, take the line 44 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to Phoenix Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Petrified Forest National Park.

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