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How to get fromChula Vista to Bakersfieldby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chula Vista to Bakersfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    6h 16m
    $55–80

  2. Bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 49m
    $35–60

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 8m
    $58–120

  4. Drive  237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Bakersfieldcar car 237.7 mi
    4h 8m
    $44–63

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 55m
    $176–496

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 47m
    $52–116

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 38m
    $114–284

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
    6h 22m
    $108–340

Chula Vista to Bakersfield by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CA once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h.

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