There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Calico by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus FlixBus 2030 / ...
5h 7m$61–91Drive 122.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Calicocar 122.9 mi
2h 24m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 58m$93–166Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m$108–154
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Calico is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Calico is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Calico. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Calico is 157 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Calico without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Santa Clarita to Calico, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Calico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.
Santa Clarita to Calico train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Calico is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to Calico via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Barstow Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Calico via Bakersfield and Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Calico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Santa Clarita to Calico train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Calico is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Santa Clarita to Calico.
There are 29+ hotels available in Calico.









