What is the cheapest way to get from California to Santa Clarita?

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Santa Clarita?

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Clarita?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Clarita?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from L.A. Union Station station and arriving at Newhall. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from California to Santa Clarita?

The distance between California and Santa Clarita is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Santa Clarita without a car?

The best way to get from California to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $16.

How long does it take to get from California to Santa Clarita?

The bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Clarita bus from?

California to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Clarita train from?

California to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Train or bus from California to Santa Clarita?

The best way to get from California to Santa Clarita is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 53 min.

Where does the California to Santa Clarita bus arrive?

California to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.

Where does the California to Santa Clarita train arrive?

California to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Newhall station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Clarita?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Clarita is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from California to Santa Clarita.

Where can I stay near Santa Clarita?

There are 178+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Santa Clarita by bus (Amtrak), train, car, or taxi

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
45 min
$11–16
Drive 31.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Claritacar 31.4 mi
38 min
$6–9
Train
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
53 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Claritataxi 31.4 mi
38 min
$100–130

California to Santa Clarita by bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 32.4 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between California, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 53 min.

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