There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Escondido by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
3h 47m$91–313Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
cheapest- 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
4h 56m$74–286Bus via Sorrento Valley (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
12h 32m$80–123Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 9m$137–327Drive 473.4 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Escondidocar 473.4 mi
7h 53m$87–125Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 18m$75–253BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- 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
5h 53m$84–502Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 10m$78–126
Oakland to Escondido by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Escondido is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Escondido is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via UTC Transit Center and Miramar College Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
The distance between Oakland and Escondido is 462 miles. The road distance is 476.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Escondido without a car is to bus via Sorrento Valley which takes 12h 32m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Oakland to Escondido, including transfers.
Oakland to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Escondido is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Sorrento Valley, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 32m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 16h 9m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Oakland to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Escondido is 476 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Oakland to Escondido.
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