What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Escondido?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Escondido is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Escondido?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Escondido?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Escondido via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Escondido?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Monterey to Escondido?

The distance between Monterey and Escondido is 425 miles. The road distance is 424.1 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Escondido without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs $110 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Escondido?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Monterey to Escondido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Escondido bus from?

Monterey to Escondido bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Escondido train from?

Monterey to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Monterey to Escondido?

The best way to get from Monterey to Escondido is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Monterey to Escondido bus arrive?

Monterey to Escondido bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Monterey to Escondido train arrive?

Monterey to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Escondido is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Monterey to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 584+ hotels available in Escondido.

Monterey to Escondido - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 52m
$147–333
Drive 421.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Escondidocar 421.6 mi
7h 20m
$77–112
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 5m
$116–270
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 23m
$119–220
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
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 13m
$124–547
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
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
7h 53m
$129–350
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 MRY - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
6h 38m
$320–795
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus
3. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Escondidobus
15h 23m
$115–167

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

7Weekly Services

15h 5mAverage Duration

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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 Escondido via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and San Ysidro in around 15h 23m.

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