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How to get fromPetaluma to Escondidoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Petaluma to Escondido by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 27m
    $139–285

  2. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 19m
    $84–265

  3. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    16h 23m
    $88–143

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    19h 39m

  5. Drive  513.2 mi

    1. Drive from Petaluma to Escondidocar car 513.2 mi
    8h 42m
    $94–136

  6. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 44m
    $105–355

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

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    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
    7h 9m
    $84–365

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 49m
    $95–156

Petaluma to Escondido by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Escondido Transit Center via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito del Norte BART, San Diego, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, and Santa Fe Depot in around 16h 23m.

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