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

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to San Diego by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    10h 15m
    $80–143

  2. Drive 312.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to San Diegocar car 312.5 mi
    5h 26m
    $57–83

  3. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    11h 4m
    $60–93

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 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
    9h 8m
    $207–621

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus bus
    11h 47m
    $126–190

Independence to San Diego by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to San Diego via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 11h 47m.

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