There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido by train, tram, car, plane, or bus
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 12m$29–63Train, tram via Main / 7th
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 23m$15–28Drive 102.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondidocar 102.7 mi
1h 48m$19–28Fly, 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
4h 34m$172–673
Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido is to train and tram via Main / 7th which costs $15 - $28 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Downtown 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 3h 12m.
The distance between Los Angeles Downtown and Escondido is 108 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido, including transfers.
Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido.
There are 575+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Downtown 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 drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Escondido in around 1h 48m.
- 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
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
- $27–60
- 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
- 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
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