There are 8 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
3h 23m$78–484Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
14h 15m$72–144Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
3h 58m$123–373Bus via Tijuana
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
14h 8m$100–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 26m$164–356Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 28m$102–283Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Escondido446.2 mi
7h 34mDrive 446.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondidocar 446.2 mi
7h 34m$82–118
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $75 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Santa Clara Transit Center, San Jose - King Rd and Broadway & Park Bl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via San Jose, Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Escondido is 463 miles. The road distance is 448.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido without a car is to bus via Tijuana which takes 14h 8m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Tijuana, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 14h 8m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 16h 26m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), 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 bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Escondido Transit Center via Santa Clara Transit Center, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd, San Ysidro, San Ysidro Station, City College Station, and Broadway & Park Bl in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $90–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido is 449 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Escondido.
There are 510+ hotels available in Escondido.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Escondido. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.