There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Sylmar by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 29m$38–76Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
5h 32m$16–26Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
7h 11m$40–64Drive 124.8 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Sylmarcar 124.8 mi
2h 15m$23–33
Escondido to Sylmar by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Sylmar is to tram and train which costs $15 - $27 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Sylmar is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Alameda / Los Angeles and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via Oceanside and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Escondido and Sylmar is 130 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Sylmar without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Escondido to Sylmar, including transfers.
Escondido to Sylmar bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Sylmar train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Sylmar bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Main / 7th in around 7h 11m.
- 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 Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Sylmar train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Sylmar is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Escondido to Sylmar.
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