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How to get fromLa Jolla to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from La Jolla to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 33m
    $60–125

  2. Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 46m
    $38–80

  3. Drive 223.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Bakersfieldcar car 223.1 mi
    3h 53m
    $41–59

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    6h 19m
    $110–382

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    7h 57m
    $38–65

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 8m
    $78–145

La Jolla to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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