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How to get fromDel Mar to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 8m
    $78–115

  2. Bus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    8h 5m
    $38–65

  3. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    7h 49m
    $52–113

  4. Drive 213.3 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Bakersfieldcar car 213.3 mi
    3h 43m
    $39–57

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 10m
    $68–135

Del Mar to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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 $75–110 and the journey takes 6h.

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