There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Escondido by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 37m$80–320Drive 345.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Escondidocar 345.5 mi
5h 58m$64–92Bus via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus
- Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
8h 50m$80–126Fly 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 25m$74–250Bus
- 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$67–113
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 37m 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 and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
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 50m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 37m and costs $80 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 50m.
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 and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Escondido via Indio and San Bernardino in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- 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
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $29–40
- Titanium
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Bus from Indio to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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