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Vista to Bakersfield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Vista and Bakersfield takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Vista 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.

7h 45m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Vista to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Vista and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vista is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak6h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitAmtrak6h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    North County TransitGreyhound USA6h 14m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitAmtrak6h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitGreyhound USA12h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vista 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: 218.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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