Wander Escondido Hills: Transportation Guide

Navigating Southern California: Your Ultimate Transportation Guide

Photo courtesy of Visit Escondido 

Discover the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in Escondido, California, a vibrant city nestled in San Diego County. With its rich history dating back to 1888, Escondido offers a plethora of attractions, including scenic wineries, craft breweries, cultural hotspots, and a bustling downtown area. Conveniently located just 30 miles from downtown San Diego and a short drive from the coast, Escondido promises an unforgettable experience for every traveler. Curated with care, our list of air and ground transportation options ensures a seamless journey to this hidden gem—keep reading to plan your adventure.

1) Air Travel- San Diego International Airport (SAN) 

Distance from Wander: 33 miles

Details: SAN offers nonstop flights to more than 70 nonstop locations in the US and abroad, with nearly 500 daily flights to destinations across the globe.

Ground Transportation from SAN

Details: 

• Cab/Taxi 

  • Yellow Radio Service: (619) 444-4444/ (858) 444-4444

  • American Radio Service:  (619) 234-1111

  • Orange Radio Service: (619) 223-5555

  • San Diego Dispatch: (619) 226-8294 / (800) 368-2947

  • USA Radio Dispatch: (619) 231-1144

• Car Rental

  • Alamo: (800) 462-5266/ (833) 763-1741

  • Avis: (800) 633-3469/ (619) 688-5000

  • Budget: (800) 527-0700/ (619) 680-4949

  • Dollar: (800) 800-4000/ (866) 434-2226

  • Enterprise: (855) 266-9289/ (833) 763-1739

  • Fox: (855) 571-8410/ (619) 432-0620

  • Hertz: (800) 654-313/ (619) 767-5700

  • National: (800) 227-7368/ (833) 763-1740

  • Payless: (800) 729-5377/ (619) 296-4966

  • Sixt: (858) 764-9338/ (888) 749-8227

  • Thrifty: (800) 847-4389/ (877) 283-0898

  • ZipCar: (866) 494-7227

• Rideshare Services 

  • Several companies offer rideshare services at San Diego International Airport, including Uber and Lyft from both Terminals 1 & 2: 

    • Terminal 1: Travelers will exit baggage claim, use the new pedestrian crosswalk, with a traffic light to provide access to Ground Transportation resources (VFH, Courtesy, Taxis, Rideshare and RCC). See signage for assistance.

    • Terminal 2: Upon exiting baggage claim, use the main crosswalk to Transportation Plaza. Ridesharing pick-up is located in the second lane on the right. See signage for assistance.

2) Air Travel- Long Beach Airport (LGB) 

Distance from Wander: 92 miles

Details: Direct flights are available to 24 destinations across the United States, including Honolulu, Austin, Colorado Springs, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, and Orlando, on Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. 

Ground Transportation from LGB

Details: 

• Vans/limousines/luxury sedans 

  • Additional information on authorized providers can be found online at https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lgb/transportation/gt-pa-081423 

• Car Rental 

  • Alamo: (833) 740-1720

  • Avis: (562) 988-3256

  • Budget: (562) 421-0143

  • Enterprise: (833) 740-1718

  • Hertz: (562) 420-2444

  • National: (833) 740-1719