There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Cambria by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 20m$79–160Drive 215.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Cambriacar 215.2 mi
3h 57m$40–57Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Government Centertaxi
13h 52m$231–308
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Cambria is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Cambria is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Cambria. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Lancaster and Cambria is 315 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Cambria without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Lancaster to Cambria, including transfers.
Lancaster to Cambria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Cambria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Cambria is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Lancaster to Cambria.
There are 172+ hotels available in Cambria.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Burton & Main via Burbank - Downtown, Burbank, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 12h 20m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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