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How to get fromSan Francisco to Escondidoby plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Escondido by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 30m
    $95–332

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h
    $74–252

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 37m
    $86–145

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    17h 9m
    $169–359

  5. Drive 484.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Escondidocar car 484.3 mi
    8h 6m
    $89–128

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 4m
    $85–278

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    3h 17m
    $101–388

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 58m
    $86–524

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    13h 18m
    $83–138

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 46m
    $77–147

San Francisco to Escondido by subway, bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Escondido Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 17h 9m.

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