What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego–Tijuana and Bakersfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield?

The distance between San Diego–Tijuana and Bakersfield is 262 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield?

The bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train Station takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield bus from?

San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield bus arrive?

San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield?

Book your San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 114+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
6h 55m
$55–85
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
8h 29m
$38–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 51m
$58–135
Drive 245.4 mi
1. Drive from San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfieldcar 245.4 mi
4h 13m
$45–65
Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
7h 16m
$188–718
Train, bus via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 29m
$72–152
Tram, bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
6h 40m
$109–399

San Diego–Tijuana to Bakersfield by bus

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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