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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Vista 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
    5h 52m
    $35–104

  2. Bus, train, line 303 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    6h 10m
    $32–55

  3. Drive 202.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Vistacar car 202.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  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
    4h 39m
    $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 34m
    $69–119

Bakersfield to Vista by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Oceanside once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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