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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 5m
    $46–100

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 54m
    $31–50

  3. Drive 178.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to San Diegocar car 178.5 mi
    3h 15m
    $33–48

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4h 58m
    $178–578

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    6h 39m
    $312–666

Lancaster to San Diego by train and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 5m.

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