There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Escondido by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
5h 3m$38–78Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Escondidocar 134.6 mi
2h 24m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 8m$45–71Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
6h 23m$26–52
Santa Clarita to Escondido by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Escondido is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Escondido is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Escondido is 138 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 3m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Santa Clarita to Escondido, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Santa Clarita to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Escondido is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Santa Clarita to Escondido.
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