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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Escondidoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 45m
    $174–362

  2. Drive 288.7 mi

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    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Escondidocar car 288.7 mi
    5h 15m
    $53–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 10m
    $100–209

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 32m
    $67–104

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 39m
    $200–281

  6. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    6h 38m
    $268–534

  7. Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    10h 32m
    $136–197

San Luis Obispo to Escondido by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 9h 32m.

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