There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Altadena 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 CenterSprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 44m$32–40Tram, train via Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit CenterSprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
4h 54m$18–28Line 308 bus, bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St308
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Atlantic / Floral70 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Glenarm
- Take the bus from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave
6h 40mDrive 111 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Altadena111 mi
1h 54m$21–30
Escondido to Altadena by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Altadena is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Altadena is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Altadena. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Atlantic / Floral and Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Escondido and Altadena is 125 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Altadena without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Escondido to Altadena, including transfers.
Escondido to Altadena bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Escondido to Altadena bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Altadena is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Escondido to Altadena.
There are 1426+ hotels available in Altadena.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Atlantic / Floral, Fair Oaks / Glenarm, and Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave in around 6h 40m.
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- 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
- $26–30
- 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
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Atlantic / Floral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Glenarm
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 626-744-4094
- Website
- cityofpasadena.net
Bus from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cityofpasadena.net
- Seniors 60+ or Disabled persons
- $1
- Youth grades K-12
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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