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How to get fromEscondido to San Luis Obispoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Escondido to San Luis Obispo by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or tram

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    4h 44m
    $176–362

  2. Drive 288.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to San Luis Obispocar car 288.2 mi
    5h 15m
    $53–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 33m
    $98–216

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h 39m
    $68–105

  5. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    6h 59m
    $196–282

  6. Tram, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    6h 47m
    $268–534

  7. Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    11h 44m
    $136–208

Escondido to San Luis Obispo by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 39m.

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