There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Kernville by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Visaliabus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
12h 3m$60–92Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Kernvillecar 172.3 mi
3h 58m$32–46Bus via Goleta
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
13h 34m$93–139Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
13h 35m$93–164
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Kernville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Kernville is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Kernville. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Sirretta Dr. at Scodie Ave. via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Visalia Transit Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Kernville is 295 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Kernville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Morro Bay to Kernville, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Kernville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Kernville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Visalia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Kernville is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Morro Bay to Kernville.
There are 67+ hotels available in Kernville.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Kernville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Sirretta Dr. at Scodie Ave. via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Visalia Transit Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 12h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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