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How to get fromSt. Louis to Escondidoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Escondido by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane STL - CLD
    7h 22m
    $182–702

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 29m
    $136–202

  3. Train via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    44h 57m
    $1,115–1,756

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    45h 47m

  5. Drive  1,793.6 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Escondidocar car 1,793.6 mi
    29h 14m
    $328–473

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 27m
    $170–324

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 15h
    $1,387–2,138

St. Louis to Escondido by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Escondido Transit Center via Kansas City, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 44h 57m.

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