There are 4 ways to get from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
8h 59m$107–178Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diegocar 242.6 mi
4h 17m$45–64Bus, train via San Diego
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
9h 47m$92–128Bus
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus
10h 30m$159–226
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street and arriving at San Diego via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Walker Pass (Mountain) and San Diego is 296 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.
The best way to get from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 59m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego, including transfers.
Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street station.
Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego.
There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Walker Pass (Mountain), CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Walker Pass (Mountain) to San Diego via Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., and Bakersfield in around 10h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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