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4.6Travel Information between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA
 Distance | 211 miles (341 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $33 - $55 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $33 (€29) • 5 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $33 (€29) • 5 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 211 miles (341 km) by bus or train between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
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How to get from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Travel to Bakersfield, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
You can get from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€29) compared to other travel options to Bakersfield, CA:
Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $55 (€49) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bakersfield, CA from San Diego, CA is by bus with an average travel time of 5 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 211 miles (341 km) from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
- 24 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
- FlixBus, Greyhound or Infobus can take you to Bakersfield, CA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA for $33 (€29).
- Amtrak can get you to Bakersfield, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA for $55 (€49) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus or Greyhound 9 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bakersfield, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA.
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