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

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 17m

  2. Drive  133.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 133.3 mi
    2h 41m
    $23–33

  3. 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
    8h 47m

  4. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 37m
    $146–244

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 20m

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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Bakersfield via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 47m.

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