There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Escondido by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 9m$36–76Train, tram via L.A. Union Station
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 11m$18–28Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 41m$55–103Drive 119.5 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Escondidocar 119.5 mi
2h 9m$22–32Fly, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 49m$162–823
Van Nuys to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Escondido is to train and tram via L.A. Union Station which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Escondido is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Escondido is 127 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Van Nuys to Escondido, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Escondido bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup station.
Van Nuys to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Escondido bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Quince St & Norlak Av via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Escondido is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Van Nuys to Escondido.
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