There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to San Clemente by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 11m$10–16Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to San Clementecar 41.7 mi
44 min$8–11Line 305 bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
3h 17m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Escondido to San Clementetaxi 41.7 mi
44 min$130–160
Escondido to San Clemente by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to San Clemente is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to San Clemente is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 via Vista Transit Center Stall 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Escondido and San Clemente is 44 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to San Clemente without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 11m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Escondido to San Clemente, including transfers.
Escondido to San Clemente bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 station.
Escondido to San Clemente train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to San Clemente bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Vista Transit Center Stall 7 station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside in around 3h 17m.
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to San Clemente train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to San Clemente is 42 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Escondido to San Clemente.
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