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How to get fromPismo Beach to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    7h 34m
    $83–170

  2. Drive 133.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 133.3 mi
    2h 41m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Visaliabus bus Ans 4015
    2. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 24m

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 12m
    $60–88

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 50m
    $88–159

Pismo Beach to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Bakersfield Train Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Visalia Transit Station in around 8h 24m.

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