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How to get fromLos Angeles to Southern Californiaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Southern California by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $93–122

  2. Drive  124 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Southern Californiacar car 124 mi
    3h 31m
    $23–33

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Victorville Amtrak to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $213–287

  4. Bus, taxi via Ontario

    1. Take the bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 699 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Barstow Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $91–122

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  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Southern California, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Southern California. However, you can take the bus to Barstow Station then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can take the train to Victorville Amtrak then take the taxi to Southern California.

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