There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Santa Clarita 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 train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
5h 45m$38–78Tram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 24m$24–44Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 19m$48–76Drive 134.1 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Santa Claritacar 134.1 mi
2h 23m$25–36
Escondido to Santa Clarita by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Newhall via Oceanside and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Escondido and Santa Clarita is 138 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Santa Clarita without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 45m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Escondido to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Escondido to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Santa Clarita train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 19m.
- 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
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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Santa Clarita train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Santa Clarita is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Escondido to Santa Clarita.
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