There are 5 ways to get from Helendale to San Diego by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 57m$52–70Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to SB Transit Center15
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center101
9h 41m$22–54Bus
- Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 3mDrive 160.3 mi
- Drive from Helendale to San Diego160.3 mi
2h 46m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
7h 53m$50–80
Helendale to San Diego by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helendale to San Diego is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Helendale to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helendale to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd and arriving at San Diego via Victorville Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Helendale and San Diego is 233 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.
The best way to get from Helendale to San Diego without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 6h 57m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Helendale to San Diego, including transfers.
Helendale to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Victorville Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Helendale to San Diego is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 53m.
Helendale to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Helendale to San Diego is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Helendale to San Diego.
What companies run services between Helendale, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd to San Diego via Victorville Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd to San Diego via VVTC - Dock 5, Victorville Amtrak, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to SB Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://vvta.org/
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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