There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Van Nuys by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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 Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 39m$58–96Tram, train via L.A. Union Station
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
4h 56m$18–28Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 27mDrive 119.1 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Van Nuyscar 119.1 mi
2h 9m$21–30Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 33m$152–483
Escondido to Van Nuys by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Van Nuys is to tram and train via L.A. Union Station which costs $17 - $28 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Van Nuys via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Escondido and Van Nuys is 127 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Van Nuys without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Escondido to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Escondido to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Van Nuys train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Escondido to Van Nuys train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Van Nuys is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Escondido to Van Nuys.
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