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How to get fromVista to Bakersfieldby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 6m
    $38–65

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 54m
    $34–53

  3. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 53m
    $90–154

  4. Drive  202.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Bakersfieldcar car 202.9 mi
    3h 29m
    $36–52

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 11m

Vista to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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