What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Escondido?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Escondido is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Escondido?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Escondido?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Monterey at Fred Waring and arriving at Escondido via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Escondido?

The distance between Palm Desert and Escondido is 188 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Escondido without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Escondido without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Escondido?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Palm Desert to Escondido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Escondido bus from?

Palm Desert to Escondido bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Escondido bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Escondido bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Escondido is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Palm Desert to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 606+ hotels available in Escondido.

Palm Desert to Escondido - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Escondido by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 16m
Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
8h 10m
$16–27
Drive 90.2 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Escondidocar 90.2 mi
1h 51m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
6h 33m
$32–49

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Escondido via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, and San Bernardino in around 6h 33m.

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