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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake Hodgesby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Hodges by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Lake Hodgestaxi taxi
    54 min
    $38–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    1h 44m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 30.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Hodgescar car 30.1 mi
    36 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Lake Hodgestaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    36 min
    $130–170

  5. Bus via Broadway & 1st Av

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2h 14m
    $4–10

San Diego to Lake Hodges by bus

Calendar59Weekly Buses
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 45 min.

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