There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 55m$174–362Drive 288.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondidocar 288.1 mi
5h 14m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 10m$97–207Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 38m$65–101Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 39m$115–280Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
6h 49m$288–694
San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo Station and Escondido is 313 miles. The road distance is 289.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo Station, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- 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 & 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- LAX LINQ
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from San Luis Obispo Station to Escondido.
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