There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 21m$12–20Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
3h 24m$15–26Drive 72.1 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Escondidocar 72.1 mi
1h 15m$14–19
Santa Ana to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Escondido is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Broadway & 1st Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Escondido is 73 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 21m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Santa Ana to Escondido, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Escondido Transit Center via San Diego and Broadway & 1st Av in around 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Escondido is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Santa Ana to Escondido.
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