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How to get fromSanta Fe Depot to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    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 / ...
    6h 11m
    $58–118

  2. Bus via UCSD Health La Jolla Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    7h 41m
    $38–75

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 30m
    $80–120

  4. Drive 231.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Bakersfieldcar car 231.3 mi
    4h
    $43–61

  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 3m
    $100–363

  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
    6h 46m
    $76–138

  7. 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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 24m
    $176–853

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 8m
    $218–307

Santa Fe Depot to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, 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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