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How to get fromMonterey to Escondidoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, tram, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, tram, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 52m
    $147–323

  2. Drive 421.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Escondidocar car 421.6 mi
    7h 20m
    $77–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 5m
    $142–310

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 23m
    $149–260

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 13m
    $124–337

  6. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 52m
    $139–340

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    6h 36m
    $320–795

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 39m
    $94–168

Monterey to Escondido by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Escondido Transit Center via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Quince St & Norlak Av via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 16h 39m.

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