How to get from Oceanside to Escondido by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Oceanside to Escondido in San Diego, take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

70min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    24 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Oceanside to Escondido in San Diego, take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, take the 305 bus from Vista Transit Center station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

81min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to Escondido

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 20.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Escondido by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oceanside

Oceanside is located at Oceanside, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is N River Rd & College Blvd.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • N River Rd & Redondo Dr
  • San Luis Rey Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Escondido, San Diego

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl
  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • 2nd Av & Escondido Bl

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Oceanside to Escondido in San Diego, take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, take the 305 bus from Vista Transit Center station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

81min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Escondido?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line SPRINTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oceanside to Escondido?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Escondido in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oceanside to Escondido in San Diego?

    The 303 bus line goes from N River Rd & College Blvd station near Oceanside to Vista station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Vista station near Escondido in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Oceanside to Escondido in San Diego by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Escondido in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oceanside to get to Escondido in San Diego?

    Get on the 303 bus from the N River Rd & College Blvd stop near Oceanside in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oceanside and Escondido in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Vista station, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oceanside to Escondido?

    The ride from Oceanside to Escondido costs $0.00.

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