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Compare bus and train 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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 11m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$62 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Bakersfield, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
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