There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit CenterSprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to IrvinePacific Surfliner
2h 26m$10–26Line 308 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St308
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to IrvineAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 59mDrive 62 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum62 mi
1h 4m$12–17
Escondido to Irvine Spectrum by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Irvine via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Irvine via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Escondido and Irvine Spectrum is 64 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 26m and costs $10 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum, including transfers.
Escondido to Irvine Spectrum bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Escondido to Irvine Spectrum train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Irvine Spectrum bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Irvine Spectrum, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Irvine via Hwy 101 & Plaza St and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 2h 59m.
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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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Irvine Spectrum train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Irvine Spectrum is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Escondido to Irvine Spectrum.
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