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How to get fromSan Diego to Sierra Nevadaby train, bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Sierra Nevada by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel via Los Angeles

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    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
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    10h 37m

  2. Bus, travel

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    13h 15m

  3. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus bus
    4. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    7h 31m

  4. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oxnardtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    15h 22m

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    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
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    10h 4m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Sierra Nevada. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Sierra Nevada. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Sierra Nevada via Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street in around 13h 15m.

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