There are 2 ways to get from Fullerton to Escondido by train, tram, or car
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Fullerton to Escondido by train and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Escondido is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Fullerton and Escondido is 84 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 41m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Fullerton to Escondido, including transfers.
Fullerton to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Escondido is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Fullerton to Escondido.
There are 603+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fullerton to Escondido. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Fullerton to Escondido in around 1h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido 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
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