There are 3 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Escondido by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
1h 57m$10–18Train, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Avbus 305
2h 58m$10–16Drive 53.6 mi
- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Escondidocar 53.6 mi
59 min$10–15
Laguna Niguel to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Escondido is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Escondido is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Escondido is 51 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 57m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Laguna Niguel to Escondido, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Escondido is 54 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Laguna Niguel to Escondido.
There are 573+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel 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 take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Quince St & Norlak Av via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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