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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Escondido?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Escondido?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Tucson to Escondido?

The distance between Tucson and Escondido is 400 miles. The road distance is 419.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs $130 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Tucson to Escondido, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Escondido bus from?

Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Escondido train from?

Tucson to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Escondido?

The best way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 13h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Tucson to Escondido bus arrive?

Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Escondido?

Escondido is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 4:55 PM in Tucson and 3:55 PM in Escondido.

Where does the Tucson to Escondido train arrive?

Tucson to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Escondido is 420 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Tucson to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 624+ hotels available in Escondido.

Tucson to Escondido - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Escondido by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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

Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 9m
$110–505
Drive 417.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to Escondidocar 417.3 mi
6h 42m
$77–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 29m
$133–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 30m
$91–159
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 6m
$114–760
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 30m
$140–462
Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 12m
$134–647
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Fe Depot, CAshuttle Cbx
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
19h 49m
$109–160

Tucson to Escondido by train and tram (Amtrak)

6Weekly Services

13h 29mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 13h 29m.

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