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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 15m
    $43–91

  2. Drive 197.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Bakersfieldcar car 197.8 mi
    3h 25m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3h 53m

  4. Train, bus via Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $64–120

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    7h 37m
    $46–68

Carlsbad to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Bakersfield. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Bakersfield in around 3h 25m.

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