What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Bakersfield?

The distance between El Cajon and Bakersfield is 252 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 35m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Bakersfield bus from?

El Cajon to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Cajon to Bakersfield bus arrive?

El Cajon to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Bakersfield is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from El Cajon to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to Bakersfield?

Book your El Cajon to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 113+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

El Cajon to Bakersfield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from El Cajon to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 35m
$60–135
Drive 237.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Bakersfieldcar 237.6 mi
4h 6m
$44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 55m
$51–97
Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
7h 9m
$176–863
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10m
$78–155
Bus via UCSD Health La Jolla Station
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
8h 19m
$60–113
Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
6h 21m
$110–392

El Cajon to Bakersfield by tram, train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 250.4 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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