There are 4 ways to get from Apple Valley to National City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
7h 25m$40–72Drive 153.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Apple Valley to National Citycar 153.1 mi
2h 38m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 1m$58–132Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Victorville to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
6h 7m$32–56
Apple Valley to National City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apple Valley to National City is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Apple Valley to National City is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to National City. However, there are services departing from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd and arriving at 8th St & F Av via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Apple Valley to National City station. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at 8th Street Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Apple Valley and National City is 222 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to National City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Apple Valley to National City, including transfers.
Apple Valley to National City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Victorville Transit Center station.
Apple Valley to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to National City is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Apple Valley, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd to 8th St & F Av via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Jicarilla Rd to 8th Street Station via VVTC - Dock 7, Victorville Amtrak, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Victorville to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Apple Valley to National City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Apple Valley to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apple Valley to National City is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Apple Valley to National City.
There are 1948+ hotels available in National City.















