There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Castaic by tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain
5h 57m$54–86Drive 142.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Castaiccar 142.8 mi
2h 28m$27–38Tram, train
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain
6h 6m$64–114Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 32m$76–115
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Castaic is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Castaic is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Escondido and Castaic is 152 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Castaic without a car is to tram and bus and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Escondido to Castaic, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Castaic is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Escondido to Castaic.
There are 60+ hotels available in Castaic.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Castaic, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Castaic via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 6h 32m.
- 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 L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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