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How to get fromCalifornia City to San Diegoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from California City to San Diego by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    8h 38m
    $54–104

  2. Bus, train via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus
    10h 5m
    $34–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 46m
    $105–158

  4. Drive 208.5 mi

    1. Drive from California City to San Diegocar car 208.5 mi
    3h 38m
    $39–55

  5. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    7h 31m
    $181–682

  6. Bus, train via Carl's Jr./Inyo St.

    1. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train
    3. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diegotrain train
    10h 1m
    $59–117

California City to San Diego by bus, train, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between California City, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to San Diego via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 9h 46m.

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