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How to get fromBakersfield to Avila Beachby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 58m
    $98–139

  2. Drive  131 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Avila Beachcar car 131 mi
    2h 41m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    7h 9m
    $101–169

  4. Bus via Santa Maria

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    8h 53m
    $76–102

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  • Distance: 275.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Avila Beach via Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo in around 6h 58m.

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