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How to get fromEscondido to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Escondido to Pinnacles National Park by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $242–451

  2. Drive 374.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 374.3 mi
    6h 51m
    $69–99

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    15h 43m
    $202–336

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    15h 46m
    $232–420

  5. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $208–677

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    16h 55m
    $186–293

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 489.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the bus to Pacific Hwy & Broadway, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), walk to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, take the line 7 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Santa Barbara, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the bus to Canal / Bassett Street, take the line 23 bus to Soledad Mission Shopping Center, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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