There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Escondido by train, tram, car, or shuttle
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 32m$14–24Drive 67.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Escondidocar 67.8 mi
1h 12m$13–18Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
1h 30m$22–35
Riverside to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Escondido is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Riverside and Escondido is 112 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 32m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Riverside to Escondido, including transfers.
Riverside to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Escondido is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Riverside to Escondido.
There are 539+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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