There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Escondido by tram, plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
3h 2m$82–312Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
11h 9m$61–112Bus via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
10h 16m$81–122Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
13h 19m$197–400Drive 356.4 mi
- Drive from Tempe to Escondidocar 356.4 mi
6h 10m$65–94Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 46m$76–252Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Cbx to Escondidobus Lxus 2101
17h 6m$102–152
Tempe to Escondido by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Escondido is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to Escondido is to tram and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $80 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Escondido via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Tempe and Escondido is 328 miles. The road distance is 358.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to Escondido without a car is to bus via San Bernardino which takes 10h 16m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Tempe to Escondido, including transfers.
Tempe to Escondido bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Phoenix station.
Tempe to Escondido bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Escondido is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Tempe to Escondido.
There are 603+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to Escondido via 24th St/Washington, Phoenix, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $50–75
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Bus from Cbx to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–40
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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