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How to get fromSan Diego to Golden Hillsby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Golden Hills by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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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 Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    8h 31m

  2. Drive 224.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Golden Hillscar car 224.8 mi
    4h 15m
    $41–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    8h 55m
    $108–151

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 45m
    $239–333

  5. 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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    10h 5m

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus
    7h 27m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 254.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Golden Hills, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Golden Hills via Bakersfield Amtrak and Tehachapi Park & Ride EB in around 8h 55m.

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