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How to get fromBakersfield to Oceansideby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Oceanside by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 40m
    $30–110

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    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
    4h 58m
    $29–49

  3. Drive 193.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Oceansidecar car 193.4 mi
    3h 25m
    $36–51

  4. Fly, 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 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3h 47m
    $93–303

  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
    5h 22m
    $68–116

Bakersfield to Oceanside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Oceanside once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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