What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Bakersfield via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Bakersfield?

The distance between Morro Bay and Bakersfield is 288 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $90 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Bakersfield bus from?

Morro Bay to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where does the Morro Bay to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Bakersfield is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Morro Bay to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 99+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Morro Bay to Bakersfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 46m
$93–144
Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Bakersfieldcar 131.9 mi
2h 35m
$25–35
Train, bus via Van Nuys
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
10h 11m
$81–172
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 47m
$88–164

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Bakersfield via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 9h 46m.

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