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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Manzanar 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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    10h 37m
    $123–194

  2. Drive 310 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Manzanarcar car 310 mi
    5h 34m
    $57–82

  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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    11h 21m
    $103–146

  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 23m
    $161–232

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  • Distance: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Manzanar via Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street in around 13h 23m.

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