What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Calico?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Calico station. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and Calico?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica Pier station to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Barstow Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Calico?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Calico is 150 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Calico without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Calico bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Calico bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Calico train from?

Santa Monica Pier to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica Pier to Calico?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Calico bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Calico bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Calico train arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Calico?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Calico is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Calico.

Where can I stay near Calico?

There are 29+ hotels available in Calico.

Santa Monica Pier to Calico - 3 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Calico by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Line 33 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus FlixBus 2030 / ...
5h 46m
$55–79
Drive 140.8 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Calicocar 140.8 mi
2h 26m
$25–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 4m
$129–189

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Distance: 148.7 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Calico via Los Angeles Downtown and Barstow Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 43m.

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