What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Slab City?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Slab City is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Slab City?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Slab City is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Slab City?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Slab City. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Beal Road/Low Road via State Street/7th Street and Highway 111/Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from San Diego to Slab City?

The distance between San Diego and Slab City is 155 miles. The road distance is 150.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Slab City without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Slab City without a car is to tram and bus and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Slab City?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from San Diego to Slab City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Slab City bus from?

San Diego to Slab City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Diego to Slab City bus arrive?

San Diego to Slab City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Slab City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Slab City is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from San Diego to Slab City.

Where can I stay near Slab City?

There are five+ hotels available in Slab City.

San Diego to Slab City - 3 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Slab City by tram, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from El Centro Bus Stop to Slab Citytaxi
4h 41m
$148–205
Drive 149.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Slab Citycar 149.3 mi
2h 50m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from State Street/7th Street to Highway 111/Main Streetbus 2
7h 19m

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Beal Road/Low Road via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, State Street/7th Street, and Highway 111/Main Street in around 7h 19m.

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