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How to get fromGoleta to Escondidoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    2h 52m
    $65–450

  2. Drive 206.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Goleta to Escondidocar car 206.1 mi
    3h 36m
    $38–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 49m
    $50–62

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    7h 26m
    $118–173

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    5h 1m
    $72–293

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 24m
    $115–413

Goleta to Escondido by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–55 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Quince St & Norlak Av via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 7h 26m.

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