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

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

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 22m
    $38–75

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    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 34m
    $84–150

  3. Drive  223.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Bakersfieldcar car 223.1 mi
    3h 53m
    $39–56

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    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 17m

  5. 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 9m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxus 3121
    9h 13m
    $48–82

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 48m

La Jolla to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Bakersfield Train Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 22m.

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