There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Escondido by bus, subway, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
6h 10m$98–344Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
11h 44m$55–80Drive 414.8 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Escondidocar 414.8 mi
7h 1m$76–110Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 50m$77–291Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
7h 18m$113–421Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
8h 8m$91–511Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
7h 50m$110–309Bus, train via Fresno
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
11h 47m$103–187Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
12h 50m$62–119
Modesto to Escondido by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Escondido is to bus and train which costs $50 - $80 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Escondido is to bus and BART and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Modesto and Escondido is 542 miles. The road distance is 417.3 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Escondido without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Modesto to Escondido, including transfers.
Modesto to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Escondido is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Modesto to Escondido.
There are 572+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Website
- StanRTA
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
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