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How to get fromSan Diego to California Cityby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus bus 250
    8h 18m
    $54–102

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus 250
    9h 58m
    $34–52

  3. Drive 207.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to California Citycar car 207.6 mi
    3h 40m
    $38–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    10h 42m
    $103–149

San Diego to California City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 10h 42m.

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