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How to get fromLa Jolla to China Lakeby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to China Lake by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 230
    12h
    $60–121

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 230
    12h 28m
    $40–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 227
    12h 25m
    $44–81

  4. Drive 222.5 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to China Lakecar car 222.5 mi
    4h
    $41–59

La Jolla to China Lake by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and China Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd. via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 12h 25m.

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