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How to get fromSan Diego to Helendaleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 4m
    $63–134

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    8h 24m
    $20–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to Victorvillebus bus Lxus 2101
    8h 12m

  4. Drive 159.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Helendalecar car 159.4 mi
    2h 48m
    $30–42

San Diego to Helendale by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Victorville Amtrak, and VVTC - Dock 5 in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, Victorville, Victor Valley Mall, VVTC - Dock 1, and VVTC - Dock 5 in around 8h 12m.

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