There are 5 ways to get from Magic Castle to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
4h 42m$31–39Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
4h 46m$17–27Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 50mDrive 110.9 mi
- Drive from Magic Castle to Escondido110.9 mi
1h 58m$21–30Fly, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
4h 56m$91–332
Magic Castle to Escondido by foot, subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magic Castle to Escondido is to train and tram which costs $16 - $27 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Magic Castle to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Magic Castle to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Magic Castle station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Highland Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Magic Castle and Escondido is 118 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Magic Castle to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 4h 42m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Magic Castle to Escondido, including transfers.
Magic Castle to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Magic Castle to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Magic Castle to Escondido bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Magic Castle, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido 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 Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
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More Questions & Answers
Magic Castle to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magic Castle to Escondido is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Magic Castle to Escondido.
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