There are 4 ways to get from San Gabriel to Escondido by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 48m$20–34Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 57m$49–84Drive 105.3 mi
- Drive from San Gabriel to Escondidocar 105.3 mi
1h 50m$20–28Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 2m
San Gabriel to Escondido by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Gabriel to Escondido is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Gabriel to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from San Gabriel to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Las Tunas / Santa Anita and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from San Gabriel to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between San Gabriel and Escondido is 121 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from San Gabriel to Escondido without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 48m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from San Gabriel to Escondido, including transfers.
San Gabriel to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
San Gabriel to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
San Gabriel to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between San Gabriel, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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San Gabriel to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Gabriel to Escondido is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from San Gabriel to Escondido.
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