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How to get fromSan Diego to Bakersfield, CAby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego to Bakersfield, CA by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via San Ysidro

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    6h 25m
    $57–84

  2. Drive 231.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Bakersfield, CAcar car 231.6 mi
    4h 4m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    6h 34m
    $76–158

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    5h 25m
    $109–437

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus 1
    7h 25m
    $61–114

  6. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 28m
    $77–155

  7. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 37m
    $82–116

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles 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 - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    6h 3m
    $202–707

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    6h 7m
    $106–381

San Diego to Bakersfield, CA by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CA once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h.

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