What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Escondido?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Escondido?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to bus and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Escondido?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Escondido via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Laos Transit Center, Tucson and Fontana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Escondido?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

How far is it from Tucson to Escondido?

The distance between Tucson and Escondido is 400 miles. The road distance is 419.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Escondido without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Escondido without a car is to bus via Fontana which takes 13h 15m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Escondido?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Tucson to Escondido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Escondido bus from?

Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Escondido train from?

Tucson to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Escondido?

The best way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Fontana, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 13h 15m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Tucson to Escondido bus arrive?

Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Fontana station.

Where does the Tucson to Escondido train arrive?

Tucson to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Escondido is 420 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Tucson to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 573+ hotels available in Escondido.

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 30m
$100–440
Drive 417.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to Escondidocar 417.3 mi
6h 43m
$77–110
Bus via Fontana
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Fontanabus El Paso / ...
2. Take the bus from Fontana to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
13h 15m
$88–130
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 27m
$159–356
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 57m
$474–760
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 29m
$135–416
Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 13m
$129–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Cbx to Escondidobus Lxus 2101
20h 4m
$115–170

Tucson to Escondido by bus

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13h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 398 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Escondido via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Laos Transit Center, Craycroft/I-10 TTT, Tucson, and Fontana in around 13h 15m.

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