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How to get fromSanta Barbara to China Lake Acresby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to China Lake Acres by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395 / ...
    8h 13m
    $98–136

  2. Drive 187.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to China Lake Acrescar car 187.9 mi
    3h 44m
    $35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395
    8h 17m
    $71–118

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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and China Lake Acres, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to China Lake Acres via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway and Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street in around 8h 13m.

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