There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CAbus San Ysidro
7h$57–88Bus via Bakersfield Train Station
cheapest- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
8h 55m$37–83Train, bus via Van Nuys
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
9h 22m$62–151Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Bakersfield250.4 mi
4h 20mDrive 250.4 mi
- Drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfieldcar 250.4 mi
4h 20m$46–66Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 39m$73–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield is to bus via Bakersfield Train Station which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Airport and arriving at Bakersfield, CA via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Bakersfield is 254 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield.
Book your Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–80
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Fernando to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $12–26
- Titanium
- $13–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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