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How to get fromLas Vegas to Southern Californiaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Las Vegas to Southern California by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $125–166

  2. Drive 158.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Southern Californiacar car 158.7 mi
    3h 41m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi via NB Gilespie before Via Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Barstow Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    5h 12m

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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Southern California, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Las Vegas to Southern California. However, you can take the bus to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can drive from Las Vegas to Southern California in around 3h 41m.

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