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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Escondido

Composite routes from Santa Barbara to Escondido

Cheapest
3 h 25 min
Car
323 km.
from $17
Other
7 h 8 min
280 km.
from $60.85
6 h 35 min
Plane, Bus
280 km.
from $353.52
7 h 27 min
280 km.
from $139.22
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
280 km.
from $203.88

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$484.76
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.51–$114.81

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.81–$5.87

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.96–$89.30

LAX LINQ

Phone:
(323)-776-5467
Email:
hello@laxlinq.com
Website:
laxlinq.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$70.16

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Escondido is to bus which costs $21.74 - $81.52 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Escondido is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Escondido?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Broadway & 1st Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Escondido?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Escondido?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Escondido is 339 km. The road distance is 324 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $25 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Santa Barbara to Escondido, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Escondido train from?

Santa Barbara to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Escondido?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Escondido is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $25 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $81.52 and takes 7h 8m. There are no good options to fly between Santa Barbara to Escondido.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Escondido bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Escondido train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Escondido?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Escondido is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Santa Barbara to Escondido.

Where can I stay near Escondido?

There are 522+ hotels available in Escondido. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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