There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to Escondido by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 22m$48–72Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
8h 12m$16–27Drive 91.2 mi
- Drive from Rancho Mirage to Escondidocar 91.2 mi
1h 52m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
9h 12m$56–83
Rancho Mirage to Escondido by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Escondido is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Mirage to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Rancho Mirage and Escondido is 190 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Mirage to Escondido without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 22m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Rancho Mirage to Escondido, including transfers.
Rancho Mirage to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Rancho Mirage to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Mirage to Escondido is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Rancho Mirage to Escondido.
There are 576+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Rancho Mirage, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas to Quince St & Norlak Av via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 9h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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