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How to get fromRancho Bernardo to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 10m
    $48–110

  2. Drive 220.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Bakersfieldcar car 220.8 mi
    3h 50m
    $41–59

  3. 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
    8h 19m
    $66–127

  4. Bus via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 47m
    $42–85

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 53m
    $84–130

Rancho Bernardo to Bakersfield by bus, tram, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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