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How to get fromSan Diego to Mojave Desertby plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Mojave Desert by plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    3h
    $105–548

  2. Drive 273 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Mojave Desertcar car 273 mi
    4h 58m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 14m
    $81–160

  4. Train, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Laughlin, NVshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Laughlin, NV to Mojave Desertcar car
    14h 6m
    $225–407

  5. Bus, drive via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 18m
    $83–142

  6. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    13h 26m
    $82–150

  7. Bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegasshuttle bus Cbx
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    12h 40m
    $72–105

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Mojave Desert. However, you can fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Mojave Desert via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 10h 14m.

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