There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Escondido by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, 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.
Train, fly, bus
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
7h 42m$124–702Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
18h 9m$91–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
21h 8m$120–165Drive 572 mi
- Drive from Chico to Escondidocar 572 mi
9h 37m$105–151
Chico to Escondido by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Escondido is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Escondido is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chico to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
The distance between Chico and Escondido is 623 miles. The road distance is 575.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Escondido without a car is to bus which takes 18h 9m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Chico to Escondido, including transfers.
Chico to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chico to Escondido is to bus which takes 18h 9m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 21h 8m.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Quince St & Norlak Av via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 18h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 21h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–31
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chico to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chico to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Escondido is 575 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Chico to Escondido.
There are 624+ hotels available in Escondido.