There are 3 ways to get from Morro Bay to Kernville by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- 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 28m$67–99Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Kernvillecar 172.3 mi
3h 58m$32–46Train, 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$72–134
Comparing Your Travel Options
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, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Kernville is 351 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 13h 28m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Morro Bay to Kernville, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Kernville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Kernville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 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 63+ 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, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 13h 28m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–70
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- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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