There are 4 ways to get from Hollywood to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 30m$30–69Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 36m$16–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 9m$40–58Drive 109.2 mi
- Drive from Hollywood to Escondidocar 109.2 mi
1h 56m$20–29
Hollywood to Escondido by subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Escondido is to train and tram which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vine and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Hollywood and Escondido is 117 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 4h 30m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Hollywood to Escondido, including transfers.
Hollywood to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Hollywood to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Hollywood to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Hollywood to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Escondido is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Hollywood to Escondido.
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