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Escondido to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Escondido and Bakersfield takes 9h 33m and the fastest bus takes 9h 31m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Escondido to Bakersfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 33m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
$44
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Escondido to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Escondido and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 7:03 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Escondido is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Escondido to Bakersfield? 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.

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  • Distance: 221.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 7h 43m.

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