There are 7 ways to get from Escondido to Gilbert by bus, plane, train, taxi, car, tram, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
6h 19m$76–456Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, line 56 bus, line 108 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
- Take the bus from Priest Dr & Washington St to Priest Dr & Elliot Rdbus
- Take the bus from Elliot Rd & Priest Dr to Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rdbus
6h 23m$60–388Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Gilberttaxi
14h 10m$192–382Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus La
14h 25m$72–106Drive 364.4 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Gilbertcar 364.4 mi
6h 22m$67–97Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
15h 53m$82–145Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
17h 23m$100–144
Escondido to Gilbert by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Gilbert is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Gilbert is to bus and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Gilbert. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Gilbert Rd & Ray Rd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Rural Rd & Tyler St and Ray Rd & Rural Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Escondido and Gilbert is 376 miles. The road distance is 366.5 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Gilbert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 14h 10m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Escondido to Gilbert, including transfers.
Escondido to Gilbert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Gilbert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Gilbert is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Escondido to Gilbert.
There are 1661+ hotels available in Gilbert.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Gilbert, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Gilbert Rd & Ray Rd via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tempe, Rural Rd & Tyler St, Rural Rd & Ray Rd, and Ray Rd & Rural Rd in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
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
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Bus from Priest Dr & Washington St to Priest Dr & Elliot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
Bus from Elliot Rd & Priest Dr to Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
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
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide













