There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Escondido by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane ABQ - CLD
5h 25m$100–406Train
cheapest- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
20h 5m$84–162Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 17mDrive 759.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Escondidocar 759.5 mi
13h 3m$139–201Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 27m$99–561
Albuquerque to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido is to train which costs $80 - $170 and takes 20h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Riverside - Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Escondido is 645 miles. The road distance is 763.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 20h 5m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Albuquerque to Escondido, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Escondido is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 20h 5m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 17m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Escondido Transit Center via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 20h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- 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
Albuquerque to Escondido bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Escondido is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 6:55 PM in Albuquerque and 5:55 PM in Escondido.
Albuquerque to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Escondido is 764 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Albuquerque to Escondido.
There are 624+ hotels available in Escondido.