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

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

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  1. Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 47m
    $38–70

  2. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    8h 51m
    $110–187

  3. Drive  223.1 mi

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

  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
    $106–351

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    7h 57m
    $38–60

  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 9m

  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 53m

La Jolla to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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 $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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