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How to get fromSunnyvale to Escondidoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Escondido by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 56m
    $100–339

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 55m
    $66–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 6m
    $140–327

  4. Drive 451.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Escondidocar car 451.7 mi
    7h 41m
    $83–120

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 55m
    $81–498

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 25m
    $79–259

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 39m
    $85–311

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    7h 7m
    $121–441

  9. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    14h 13m
    $96–145

Sunnyvale to Escondido by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Escondido Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 16h 6m.

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