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Compare bus and train for Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 PM9h35Bakersfield, CA6:45 AMSan Diego, CA$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:10 PM9h35Bakersfield, CA6:45 AMSan Diego, CA$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:45 PM6h05Bakersfield, CA5:50 AMSan Diego, CA$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 PM6h55Bakersfield, CA11:25 PMSan Diego, CA$601One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM6h55Bakersfield, CA12:25 AMSan Diego, CA$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
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