There are 5 ways to get from Solvang to Escondido by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 28m$188–280Drive 231 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Escondidocar 231 mi
4h 9m$43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
9h 16m$127–183Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 46m$248–295Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 50m$79–161
Solvang to Escondido by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Escondido is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Escondido is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Solvang Park and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Buellton, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Solvang and Escondido is 252 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Escondido without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Solvang to Escondido, including transfers.
Solvang to Escondido bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Buellton, CA station.
Solvang to Escondido bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Escondido is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Solvang to Escondido.
There are 539+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solvang Park to Quince St & Norlak Av via McMurray Rd., Buellton, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
Bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $60–65
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $50–60
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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