What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield is to bus via UTC Transit Center which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Bakersfield via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Bakersfield?

The distance between Del Mar and Bakersfield is 216 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Bakersfield bus from?

Del Mar to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Del Mar to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Bakersfield is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Del Mar to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 124+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Del Mar to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 35m
$44–93
Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
8h 5m
$32–60
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 8m
$52–85
Drive 213.3 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Bakersfieldcar 213.3 mi
3h 43m
$39–57
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 10m
$54–105

Del Mar to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.6 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h.

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