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How to get fromHuntington Beach to Escondidoby train, tram, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Escondido by train, tram, car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2h 43m
    $65–84

  2. Drive 71.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Escondidocar car 71.4 mi
    1h 27m
    $13–19

  3. Line 178 bus, line 59 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Adams-Beach to Campus-University Centerbus bus 178
    2. Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    5h
    $15–24

  4. Line 29 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-1St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Buena Park to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    5h 7m
    $14–24

Huntington Beach to Escondido by bus, train, and tram

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Huntington Beach to Escondido. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Ana, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Huntington Beach to Escondido in around 1h 27m.

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