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How to get fromSan Diego to Red Rock Canyon State Parkby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Red Rock Canyon State Park by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Red Rock Canyon State Parktaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $130–201

  2. Drive 224.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Red Rock Canyon State Parkcar car 224.5 mi
    4h 6m
    $41–60

  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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus bus 250
    9h 29m
    $89–121

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Red Rock Canyon State Parktaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $178–243

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Red Rock Canyon State Park. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., then take the taxi to Red Rock Canyon State Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Red Rock Canyon State Park via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd. in around 9h 29m.

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