There are 6 ways to get from Escondido to Sacramento by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
4h 30m$96–284Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 8m$82–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
18h 46m$348–552Drive 486.9 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Sacramentocar 486.9 mi
8h 4m$89–129Shuttle to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
6h 33m$188–790Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
7h 14m$116–373
Escondido to Sacramento by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Sacramento is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Sacramento is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Sacramento via Oceanside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
The distance between Escondido and Sacramento is 530 miles. The road distance is 489.7 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Escondido to Sacramento, including transfers.
Escondido to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Escondido to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to Sacramento is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 18h 46m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Sacramento via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 18h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
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
- CBX Cross Border Express
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Booking & Getting There
Escondido to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Escondido to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Sacramento is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Escondido to Sacramento.
There are 322+ hotels available in Sacramento.