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How to get fromOceanside to Bakersfieldby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 20m
    $35–60

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 50m
    $32–48

  3. Drive  194.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Bakersfieldcar car 194.2 mi
    3h 21m
    $36–52

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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
    3h 50m

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m

Oceanside to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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