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How to get fromEscondido to Rancho Santa Margaritaby tram, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Rancho Santa Margarita by tram, train, car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 40m
    $40–58

  2. Drive 62.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 62.1 mi
    1h 8m
    $12–17

  3. Tram, train, line 91 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    4. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresabus bus 89
    4h 36m
    $14–22

Escondido to Rancho Santa Margarita by tram, train, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Escondido to Rancho Santa Margarita.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Irvine, then take the taxi to Rancho Santa Margarita. Alternatively, you can drive from Escondido to Rancho Santa Margarita in around 1h 8m.

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