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How to get fromManzanar to San Diegoby bus, train, car or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Manzanar to San Diego by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
    10h 32m
    $94–149
  2. Drive 311 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manzanar to San Diegocar311 mi
    5h 30m
    $57–82
  3. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    10h 36m
    $106–138
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus
    12h 6m

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What companies run services between Manzanar, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Manzanar to San Diego via Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street, Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., and Bakersfield in around 12h 6m.

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