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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake Nacimientoby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Nacimiento by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 56m
    $228–418

  2. Drive 341.5 mi

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    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Nacimientocar car 341.5 mi
    5h 59m
    $63–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 34m
    $140–201

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 42m
    $175–323

  5. 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    $257–348

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    3. Drive from Huron to Lake Nacimientocar car
    6h 36m
    $114–439

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $185–691

  8. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $233–454

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Lake Nacimiento via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Lake Nacimiento via Los Angeles and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 10h 42m.

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