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How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to Escondidoby train, tram, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Escondido by train, tram, car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2h 23m
    $49–65

  2. Drive 58.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Escondidocar car 58.9 mi
    1h 4m
    $11–16

  3. Line 89 bus, line 91 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus 89
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus bus 91
    3. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    4h 32m
    $13–22

Rancho Santa Margarita to Escondido by bus, train, and tram

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Escondido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rancho Santa Margarita to Escondido. However, you can take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Escondido in around 1h 4m.

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