What is the cheapest way to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Panamint Springs to San Diego?

The distance between Panamint Springs and San Diego is 374 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego?

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego, including transfers.

Can I drive from Panamint Springs to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Panamint Springs to San Diego is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Panamint Springs to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2118+ hotels available in San Diego.

Panamint Springs to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Panamint Springs to San Diego by car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus, train
best
1. Drive from Panamint Springs to Coso Junction
2. Take the bus from Coso Junction to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
10h 45m
$75–100
Drive 285.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Panamint Springs to San Diego285.6 mi
5h 11m
$53–76
Drive, bus, train via San Diego
1. Drive from Panamint Springs to Coso Junction
2. Take the bus from Coso Junction to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
11h 27m
$66–131
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Panamint Springs to Coso Junction
2. Take the bus from Coso Junction to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak100
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diego
12h 16m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 371.7 mi
Duration: 10h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Panamint Springs to San Diego. However, you can drive to Coso Junction, take the bus to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Panamint Springs to San Diego via Coso Junction, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 27m.

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