What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido is to bus and train which costs $65 - $190 and takes 16h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Escondido?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Escondido?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Escondido is 563 miles. The road distance is 532 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Escondido without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 8m and costs $65 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Escondido bus from?

Santa Rosa to Escondido bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Escondido bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Escondido bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Escondido is 532 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Santa Rosa to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 552+ hotels available in Escondido.

Santa Rosa to Escondido - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Escondido by plane, bus, train, 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 from Sonoma County Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 51m
$101–612
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
16h 8m
$67–181
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
19h 17m
$111–185
Drive 528.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Escondidocar 528.9 mi
8h 55m
$97–140
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 34m
$105–620
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 33m
$100–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
17h 56m
$77–269

Santa Rosa to Escondido by bus, train, and tram

4Weekly Services

16h 8mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Quince St & Norlak Av via San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 17h 56m.

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