There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Escondido by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 31m$127–413Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
34h 44m$196–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
38h 35m$377–825Drive 1,207.4 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Escondidocar 1,207.4 mi
20h 24m$221–319Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
8h 18m$180–415Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
8h 51m$324–441
Tacoma to Escondido by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Escondido is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $420 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.
The distance between Tacoma and Escondido is 1121 miles. The road distance is 1214.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Escondido without a car is to bus which takes 34h 44m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Tacoma to Escondido, including transfers.
Tacoma to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Escondido is to bus which takes 34h 44m and costs $190 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 38h 35m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Quince St & Norlak Av via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 34h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma to Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 38h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
Tacoma to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Tacoma to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Escondido is 1214 miles. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Tacoma to Escondido.
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