There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to San Dimas by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram
4h 54m$32–68Drive 90.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to San Dimascar 90.6 mi
1h 32m$17–24Line 308 bus, bus, line 76 bus, line 492 bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 308
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 76
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus 492
7h 7m$40–68Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
6h 2m$20–32
Escondido to San Dimas by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to San Dimas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to San Dimas is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Alameda / Los Angeles and El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at San Dimas Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Escondido and San Dimas is 139 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to San Dimas without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Escondido to San Dimas, including transfers.
Escondido to San Dimas bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Escondido to San Dimas train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to San Dimas bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 7h 7m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Anaheim Street Station to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to San Dimas train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to San Dimas is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Escondido to San Dimas.
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