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How to get fromSan Diego to China Lakeby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 230
    10h 33m
    $60–113

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 230
    11h 6m
    $40–61

  3. Drive 225.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to China Lakecar car 225.2 mi
    3h 59m
    $42–60

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 227
    11h 9m
    $87–120

San Diego to China Lake by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and China Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h 9m.

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