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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    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
    $64–116

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 43m
    $34–54

  3. Drive  214.1 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Bakersfieldcar car 214.1 mi
    3h 41m
    $38–55

  4. 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

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

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

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

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 7h 43m.

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