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How to get fromBakersfield to Escondidoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Escondido by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    6h 13m
    $32–58

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 36m
    $79–112

  3. Drive 213.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Escondidocar car 213.9 mi
    3h 46m
    $39–57

  4. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    5h 9m
    $96–310

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 37m
    $69–121

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 19m
    $223–313

Bakersfield to Escondido by bus, train, and tram

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h.

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