There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 32m$31–69Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 38m$16–26Bus, line 70 bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Floralbus
- Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus 308
6h 33m$40–58Drive 108 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Escondidocar 108 mi
1h 56m$20–29
Pasadena to Escondido by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Escondido is to train and tram which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Holly and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Pasadena and Escondido is 118 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 4h 32m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Pasadena to Escondido, including transfers.
Pasadena to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fair Oaks / Holly station.
Pasadena to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Atlantic / Floral station.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 6h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
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 Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Floral
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Atlantic / Floral to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Escondido is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Pasadena to Escondido.
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