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How to get fromCalico to San Diegoby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Calico to San Diego by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Escondido

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barstow to Escondidobus bus Lxus 2121
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Union Stbus bus 235 / ...
    4h 47m
    $102–141

  2. Drive 187.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calico to San Diegocar car 187.5 mi
    3h 10m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 6m
    $114–207

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    5h 15m
    $214–890

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 41m
    $104–167

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2037
    7h 4m
    $81–127

  7. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAS - SAN
    5h 3m
    $179–1,026

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Calico to Broadway & Union St via Barstow, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calico to San Diego via Barstow Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 6m.

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