There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Riverside by tram, train, car, or shuttle
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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 Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 57m$14–24Drive 67.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Riversidecar 67.7 mi
1h 12m$13–18Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
1h 30m$22–35
Escondido to Riverside by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Riverside is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Escondido and Riverside is 112 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Riverside without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Escondido to Riverside, including transfers.
Escondido to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Riverside is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Escondido to Riverside.
There are 245+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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