There are 4 ways to get from Duarte to Escondido by tram, train, bus (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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Duarte / City of Hope Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
4h 51m$33–40Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
4h 55m$17–27Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39mDrive 100.4 mi
- Drive from Duarte to Escondido100.4 mi
1h 40m$19–27
Duarte to Escondido by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duarte to Escondido is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Duarte to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Duarte to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Huntington / Rosemead, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Duarte station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Duarte / City of Hope Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Duarte and Escondido is 129 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Duarte to Escondido without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Duarte to Escondido, including transfers.
Duarte to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Duarte to Escondido train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Duarte / City of Hope Station.
Duarte to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Duarte, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Rosemead Blvd and Huntington Dr W, Huntington / Rosemead, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Duarte / City of Hope Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
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More Questions & Answers
Duarte to Escondido train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Duarte to Escondido is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Duarte to Escondido.
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