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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Mojave Desertby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Mojave Desert by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 2m
    $181–1,031

  2. Drive 209.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Mojave Desertcar car 209.3 mi
    4h 11m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    9h 15m
    $60–110

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 34m
    $128–943

  5. Train to Santa Monica, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 10m
    $66–325

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LGB - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 5m
    $67–326

  7. Train, bus, drive via Enterprise

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 17m
    $67–106

  8. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 46m
    $132–189

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar138Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the train to Burbank - Downtown, walk to Burbank Station, take the line 165 bus to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newhall to Mojave Desert via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 9h 15m.

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