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How to get fromSan Marcos to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Marcos to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 27m
    $64–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 3m
    $32–105

  3. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 6m
    $48–104

  4. Drive 208.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Bakersfieldcar car 208.6 mi
    3h 36m
    $39–55

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    5h 37m
    $100–368

  6. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    8h 4m
    $46–70

San Marcos to Bakersfield by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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