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How to get fromEscondido to Santa Monicaby tram, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Santa Monica by tram, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 51m
    $34–70

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 56m
    $16–26

  3. Line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    5h 50m
    $48–93

  4. Drive 114.6 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Santa Monicacar car 114.6 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–31

  5. Bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 41m
    $158–816

Escondido to Santa Monica by tram, train, and subway

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 5h 50m.

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