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How to get fromSan Diego to Shafterby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 59m
    $59–120

  2. Bus via UCSD Health La Jolla Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    9h 43m
    $38–77

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 27m
    $85–119

  4. Drive 245.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Shaftercar car 245.4 mi
    4h 19m
    $45–65

  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 9m
    $123–396

  6. Train, bus via Stringham Park/Northbound (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 43m
    $77–140

  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, CA to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano Community Center/Ellington St. to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus
    6h 47m
    $96–554

San Diego to Shafter by train, foot, and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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