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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Imperial Beachby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Imperial Beach by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    5h 44m
    $33–56

  2. Drive 162.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Imperial Beachcar car 162.7 mi
    2h 55m
    $30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 52m
    $50–101

  4. Train, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram
    5h 19m
    $180–696

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    7h 6m
    $51–91

Santa Clarita to Imperial Beach by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Newhall to Palm Av & Emory St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, Palm Avenue Station, and Palm Av & Hollister St in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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