There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Escondido by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car
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Line 304 bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1304 / ...
- Take the tram from Palomar College Station to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
1h 21m$4–12Line 304 bus, line 305 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1304 / ...
- Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 5 to Quince St & Norlak Av305
1h 27m$2–5Train, tram
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3Coaster
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
1h 32m$4–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Escondido18.4 mi
25 min$60–80Drive 18.4 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Escondido18.4 mi
25 min$4–5Line 101 bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Hwy 101 & Plaza St101
- Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Valley Pkwy & Tulip St308
1h 44m$4–10
Encinitas to Escondido by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Escondido is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Escondido is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 5 and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Palomar College Transit Center Stall 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Encinitas and Escondido is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Escondido without a car is to line 304 bus and tram which takes 1h 21m and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Encinitas to Escondido, including transfers.
Encinitas to Escondido bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 5.
Encinitas to Escondido train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to Escondido bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Quince St & Norlak Av via Palomar College Transit Center Stall 5 in around 1h 27m.
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Palomar College Station to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 5 to Quince St & Norlak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Valley Pkwy & Tulip St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Escondido train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Escondido is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Encinitas to Escondido.
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