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

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

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  1. Bus via San Ysidro

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    7h 41m
    $58–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 8m
    $38–72

  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
    7h 59m
    $76–159

  4. Drive 232.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to California State University, Bakersfieldcar car 232.8 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  5. 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 10m
    $111–391

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 30m
    $76–142

  7. 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
    6h 45m
    $93–399

San Diego to California State University, Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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