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How to get fromBakersfield to La Mesaby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to La Mesa by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 23m
    $84–120

  2. Bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 16m
    $40–85

  3. 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 43m
    $80–152

  4. Drive 233.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to La Mesacar car 233.7 mi
    4h 8m
    $43–62

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

    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
    7h 42m
    $222–321

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    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 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    5h 24m
    $107–352

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 51m
    $209–736

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    7h 16m
    $112–484

Bakersfield to La Mesa by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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