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How to get fromSanta Monica to Escondidoby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Escondido by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    5h 4m
    $29–71

  2. Line 33 bus, bus via Oceanside Transportation Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 56m
    $18–32

  3. Drive  114.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Escondidocar car 114.9 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–31

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 58m
    $155–463

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 41m
    $29–47

Santa Monica to Escondido by tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 5h 56m.

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