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How to get fromEscondido to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Escondido to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

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    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 / ...
    7h 3m
    $40–92

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 44m
    $68–100

  3. Drive  214.1 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Bakersfieldcar car 214.1 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–57

  4. Tram, bus, fly

    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    5h 48m
    $100–358

  5. Train, bus (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 38m
    $56–112

  6. 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
    8h 15m
    $46–70

Escondido to Bakersfield by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h.

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