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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Escondidoby taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Escondido by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    2h 47m
    $226–545

  2. Drive 510 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Escondidocar car 510 mi
    9h 18m
    $94–135

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    27h 18m
    $376–689

  4. Taxi, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 28m
    $335–465

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 510.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Escondido. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD), then take the taxi to Escondido. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center.

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