What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Calico?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Calico is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Calico?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Calico is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Calico?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Calico. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 5th Av and arriving at Barstow via Escondido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Calico?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Calico station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Barstow Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from San Diego to Calico?

The distance between San Diego and Calico is 212 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Calico without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Calico without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Calico?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from San Diego to Calico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Calico bus from?

San Diego to Calico bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & 5th Av station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Calico train from?

San Diego to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Calico?

The best way to get from San Diego to Calico is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the San Diego to Calico bus arrive?

San Diego to Calico bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the San Diego to Calico train arrive?

San Diego to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Calico?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Calico is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from San Diego to Calico.

Where can I stay near Calico?

There are 30+ hotels available in Calico.

San Diego to Calico - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Calico by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via Escondido
best
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Escondido to Barstowbus Lxus 2101
5h 54m
$108–145
Drive 186.6 mi
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1. Drive from San Diego to Calicocar 186.6 mi
3h 12m
$34–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 44m
$113–207
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Barstow Stationbus FlixBus 2037
7h 36m
$78–130

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Calico via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, and Barstow in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Calico via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Barstow Station in around 6h 44m.

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