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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Lake Arrowheadby train, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Lake Arrowhead by train, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 32m
    $86–119

  2. Drive 108.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Lake Arrowheadcar car 108.6 mi
    2h 5m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    8h 3m
    $34–55

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to San Bernardinoshuttle bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    6h 22m
    $30–48

Rancho Santa Fe to Lake Arrowhead by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depot 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and San Bernardino in around 8h 3m.

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