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How to get fromSouthern California to Californiaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southern California to California by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2030
    3h 39m
    $94–121

  2. Drive 124.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern California to Los Angelescar car 124.3 mi
    3h 32m
    $23–33

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Victorville Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 47m
    $191–260

  4. Taxi, bus via Barstow Heights

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstowtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow to Los Angeles, CAbus bus Las Vegas
    5h 5m
    $128–166

  5. Taxi, bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    5h 44m
    $102–141

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  • Distance: 137.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Southern California, CA, USA and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Southern California to California. However, you can take the taxi to Barstow Station then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Victorville Amtrak then take the train to Los Angeles.

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