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
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 16m$34–40Tram, train via Main / Garfield
cheapest- 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$19–28
Escondido to Alhambra by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Alhambra is to tram and train via Main / Garfield which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 41m.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Alhambra station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at South Pasadena Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Escondido and Alhambra is 115 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 which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Alhambra bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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
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
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Alhambra train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Alhambra is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Escondido to Alhambra.
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