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How to get fromSan Diego State University to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego State University to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 25m
    $55–116

  2. Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    8h 9m
    $37–73

  3. Drive 232.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego State University to Bakersfieldcar car 232.1 mi
    4h 3m
    $43–62

  4. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    $183–698

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h
    $74–136

  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 24m
    $82–125

  7. Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
    6h 11m
    $111–381

San Diego State University to Bakersfield by foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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