What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Escondido?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Escondido is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Escondido?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Escondido?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Riverside to Escondido?

The distance between Riverside and Escondido is 112 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Escondido without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Escondido without a car is to train and tram via Santa Ana which takes 3h 59m and costs $19 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Escondido?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Riverside to Escondido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Escondido train from?

Riverside to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Where does the Riverside to Escondido train arrive?

Riverside to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Escondido is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Riverside to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 605+ hotels available in Escondido.

Riverside to Escondido - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 1 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Escondido by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram via Santa Ana
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
3h 59m
$20–39
Drive 67.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Escondidocar 67.8 mi
1h 11m
$13–18
Line 1 bus, bus, line 921 bus, line 235 bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Miramar College Transit Stationbus 921 / ...
4. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
6h 4m
$23–62
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 51m
$14–26

Riverside to Escondido by train and tram

49Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Escondido Transit Center via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UTC Station, UTC Transit Center, and Miramar College Transit Station in around 6h 4m.

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