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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to China Lake Acres 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 Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395
    8h 54m
    $80–138

  2. Drive 224.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to China Lake Acrescar car 224.9 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–60

  3. Bus, train

    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 Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395
    10h 28m
    $60–87

  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 Transit Center/3rd Streetbus bus 227
    11h 8m
    $104–140

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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to China Lake Acres via Bakersfield Amtrak, Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd., and Transit Center/3rd Street in around 11h 8m.

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