There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido by bus, tram, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 56m$50–91Drive 107.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondidocar 107.6 mi
1h 53m$20–29Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 48m$36–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Escondido107.6 mi
1h 53mFly, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
2h 59m$168–537Bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
- 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
3h 51m$50–89Bus, tram via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h$28–47
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Escondido is 110 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 56m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to Quince St & Norlak Av via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 3h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- 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
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
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
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Escondido.
There are 510+ hotels available in Escondido.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Escondido. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















