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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Idyllwildby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Idyllwild by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $143–179

  2. Drive 135.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Idyllwildcar car 135.7 mi
    2h 32m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $134–184

  4. Train, bus, taxi via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $118–160

  5. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    5h 47m
    $74–97

  6. Train, line 22 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    4. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    6h 42m
    $89–132

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 148.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Idyllwild. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Perris - South, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Fullerton, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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