There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Alhambra 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 via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 41m$16–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 22mDrive 102.7 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Alhambracar 102.7 mi
1h 52m$19–28Tram, train
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 41m$30–40
Escondido to Alhambra by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Alhambra is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Alhambra is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Main / Garfield via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Cesar E Chavez / Alameda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Escondido and Alhambra is 117 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Alhambra without a car is to tram and train via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion which takes 4h 41m and costs $16 - $27.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Escondido to Alhambra, including transfers.
Escondido to Alhambra bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Alhambra bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Alhambra is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Escondido to Alhambra.
There are 2084+ hotels available in Alhambra.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside 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 Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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