There are 7 ways to get from Calico to San Diego by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Escondido
best- Take the bus from Barstow to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus 235 / ...
4h 46m$97–126Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Calico to San Diegocar 187.5 mi
3h 11m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 6m$99–187Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
5h 14m$213–536Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 41m$80–132Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2037
7h 4m$76–122Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAS - SAN
5h 3m$164–396
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calico to San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Calico to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Calico to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Barstow and arriving at Broadway & 4th Av via Escondido Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Calico station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Calico and San Diego is 215 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Calico to San Diego without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 4h 46m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Calico to San Diego, including transfers.
Calico to San Diego bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Barstow station.
Calico to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Calico to San Diego is to bus via Escondido which takes 4h 46m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 7h 6m.
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 & 4th Av via Barstow, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calico to San Diego via Barstow Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Barstow to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Calico to San Diego bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
Calico to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calico to San Diego is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Calico to San Diego.
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