There are 6 ways to get from Calico to San Diego by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Santa Ana
best- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus StopGreyhound US0900
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 25m$85–157Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Calico to San Diego187.5 mi
3h 9m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Barstow to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
7h 7m$89–160Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
5h 22m$131–437Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus StopGreyhound US0900
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 43m$95–143Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2037
7h 9m$71–152
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calico to San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Calico to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Calico and San Diego is 221 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Calico to San Diego without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 5h 25m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Calico to San Diego, including transfers.
The best way to get from Calico to San Diego is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 5h 25m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 7h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Calico to San Diego is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Calico to San Diego.
There are 1956+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Calico to San Diego via Barstow Station and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calico to San Diego via Barstow and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Barstow to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $16–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $22–130
- Business Class
- $35–200
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Bus from Barstow Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
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