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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Visalia to San Luis Obispobus bus Ans 4010
    5h 48m
    $103–144

  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
    $124–200

  4. Bus via Goleta

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    8h 39m
    $97–130

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Avila Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Avila Beach via Visalia and San Luis Obispo in around 5h 48m.

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