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How to get fromSan Francisco to Calicoby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 12 ways to get from San Francisco to Calico by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    12h 5m
    $111–164

  2. Drive  422.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Calicocar car 422.7 mi
    7h 9m
    $78–112

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    18h 3m
    $185–422

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $355–1,497

  5. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus bus
    12h 18m
    $130–193

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Barstow Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900
    15h 30m
    $124–189

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    $133–690

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    $299–836

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    8h 34m
    $188–538

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $244–794

  11. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    $245–842

  12. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $187–390

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Calico via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Barstow Station in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Calico via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Barstow Station in around 18h 3m.

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