How to travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 €27, and a flight costs an average of €227.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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€50

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€36

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€338

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average €50.

A bus is €302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average €338.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 6h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users.

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from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM6h05
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM6h05
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM6h05
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM6h35
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    4:00 PMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM6h50
    San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM7h20
    San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    4:00 PMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA
    301One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average €50.

A bus is €302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average €338.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 6h 7m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 10 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, train, and flight 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Meadows Field.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United to go to Bakersfield, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Santa Monica, CA, Oakland, CA, Fresno, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bakersfield, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bakersfield, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bakersfield, CA, visitors can explore the vibrant downtown area with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Attend a live performance at the historic Fox Theater or enjoy hiking and biking at the Panorama Vista Preserve. Discover fascinating exhibits at the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science and experience local flavors at the Bakersfield Farmers Market. Top sights include the Kern County Museum, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, California Living Museum, Bakersfield Museum of Art, and Hart Memorial Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bakersfield, CA, allowing time to visit popular attractions like the Kern County Museum, California Living Museum, and enjoy local cuisine.
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