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How to get fromBaja California to Bakersfieldby bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Baja California to Bakersfield by bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    5h 7m
    $56–81

  2. Drive  249.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Bakersfieldcar car 249.6 mi
    4h 20m
    $46–66

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $189–523

  4. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxus 3121
    6h 37m
    $46–66

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    9h 4m

  6. Tram, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    6h 44m
    $106–359

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Baja California, Mexico and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CA once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h.

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