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How to get fromAvila Beach to Bakersfieldby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Avila Beach to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Visaliabus bus Ans 4015
    2. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 13m
    $87–125

  2. Drive 130.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Avila Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 130.6 mi
    2h 39m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 2m
    $114–211

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 38m
    $121–198

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to Bakersfield Train Station via San Luis Obispo and Visalia Transit Station in around 6h 13m.

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