There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Escondido by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 34m$80–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
9h 31m$60–107Bus via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
8h 45m$81–127Drive 345.5 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Escondidocar 345.5 mi
5h 58m$64–92Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 18m$74–250
Phoenix to Escondido by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Escondido is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Escondido is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $80 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Escondido via Indio, CA and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Phoenix and Escondido is 322 miles. The road distance is 347.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Escondido without a car is to bus via San Bernardino which takes 8h 45m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Phoenix to Escondido, including transfers.
Phoenix to Escondido bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Escondido is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $80 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.
Phoenix to Escondido bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Indio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Escondido is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Phoenix to Escondido.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Escondido via Indio, Indio, CA, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–80
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