There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Escondido by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SAF - CLD
7h 5m$131–455Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAF - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 2m$100–445Train
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
22h 43m$280–582Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
27h 30m$170–318Drive 820.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Fe to Escondidocar 820.2 mi
14h$150–217
Santa Fe to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Escondido is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Santa Fe, Albuquerque Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Riverside - Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.
The distance between Santa Fe and Escondido is 687 miles. The road distance is 824.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 22h 43m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Santa Fe to Escondido, including transfers.
Santa Fe to Escondido bus services, operated by ABQ Express Shuttle, depart from Santa Fe station.
Santa Fe to Escondido train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Escondido is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 22h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 27h 30m.
What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Escondido Transit Center via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 22h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- 505-850-3880
- Website
- ABQ Express Shuttle
Bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- ABQ Express Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Fe to Escondido bus services, operated by ABQ Express Shuttle, arrive at Albuquerque station.
Escondido is 1h behind Santa Fe. It is currently 3:57 PM in Santa Fe and 2:57 PM in Escondido.
Santa Fe to Escondido train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Escondido is 825 miles. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Santa Fe to Escondido.
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