What is the cheapest way to get from California to Calico?

The cheapest way to get from California to Calico is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Calico?

The fastest way to get from California to Calico is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between California and Calico?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Main / 1st and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between California and Calico?

No, there is no direct train from California to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Barstow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from California to Calico?

The distance between California and Calico is 164 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.

How do I travel from California to Calico without a car?

The best way to get from California to Calico without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $160.

How long does it take to get from California to Calico?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from California to Calico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Calico bus from?

California to Calico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the California to Calico train from?

California to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Calico?

The best way to get from California to Calico is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the California to Calico bus arrive?

California to Calico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Barstow Station.

Where does the California to Calico train arrive?

California to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.

Can I drive from California to Calico?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Calico is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from California to Calico.

Where can I stay near Calico?

There are 30+ hotels available in Calico.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 1m
$90–153
Drive 125 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Calicocar 125 mi
2h 7m
$23–33
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus FlixBus 2030 / ...
4h 19m
$53–80

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between California, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 3h.

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