There are 4 ways to get from Northridge to Escondido by train, tram, car, bus, or plane
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
best- Take the train from Northridge to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 23m$63–100Line 240 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
6h$18–28Drive 126.8 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Escondidocar 126.8 mi
2h 19m$22–32Line 237 bus, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Nordhoff / Lindley to Woodley / Saticoybus
- 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
5h 40m$213–475
Northridge to Escondido by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Escondido is to line 240 bus and train which costs $17 - $28 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Escondido is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Northridge and Escondido is 133 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 23m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Northridge to Escondido, including transfers.
Northridge to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
Northridge to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Escondido is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Northridge to Escondido.
There are 606+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Northridge 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 Northridge to Escondido in around 2h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- 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
- 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 Nordhoff / Lindley to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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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