There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 47m$31–69Train, tram
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 53m$16–26Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m$40–62Drive 102.4 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Escondidocar 102.4 mi
1h 44m$19–27
Monrovia to Escondido by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Escondido is to train and tram which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Monrovia and Escondido is 127 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Monrovia to Escondido, including transfers.
Monrovia to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Monrovia to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Monrovia to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 7h 4m.
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Escondido is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Monrovia to Escondido.
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