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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Independence 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 Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus bus 395
    10h 27m
    $80–144

  2. Drive 311.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Independencecar car 311.5 mi
    5h 27m
    $57–83

  3. Bus, train

    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 Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus bus 395
    11h 12m
    $61–94

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus bus 395
    13h 5m
    $128–190

San Diego to Independence by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street via Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 13h 5m.

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