There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Van Nuys by tram, train, bus, car, 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$32–76Tram, 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 55m$18–28Line 303 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
5h 59m$54–103Drive 119.1 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Van Nuyscar 119.1 mi
2h 9m$22–32Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 38m$162–823
Escondido to Van Nuys by tram and train
Questions & Answers
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 55m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
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 $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Escondido to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Escondido to Van Nuys bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 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 North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- 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 Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
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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