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How to get fromPalo Alto to Escondidoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Escondido by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 46m
    $99–338

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 46m
    $72–141

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 17m
    $165–353

  4. Drive 458.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Escondidocar car 458.4 mi
    7h 46m
    $84–121

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 6m
    $82–289

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 15m
    $83–268

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 50m
    $98–304

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 3m
    $114–414

  9. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    14h 49m
    $96–145

Palo Alto to Escondido by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily, and the journey takes 10h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Escondido Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 16h 17m.

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