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How to get fromBakersfield to San Luis Obispoby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 10m
    $66–97

  2. Drive 121.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispocar car 121.4 mi
    2h 30m
    $23–32

  3. Bus via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)

    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 45m
    $87–128

  4. 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 / ...
    6h 56m
    $87–153

Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 6h 10m.

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