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Bakersfield to La Mesa buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and La Mesa takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 6h 16m. There is at least one bus per day from Bakersfield to La Mesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Bakersfield to La Mesa bus times

Buses run once daily between Bakersfield and La Mesa. The service departs Bakersfield at 12:10 AM at night, which arrives into La Mesa at 06:26:00. All services require a transfer at San Diego and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to La Mesa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to La Mesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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