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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€50 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €338 Average price |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus9:25 AM6h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA€271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 AM6h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA€271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:25 AM6h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA€271One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus9:25 AM6h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA4:00 PMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA€271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM6h50San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center3:30 PMBakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA€301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM7h20San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center4:00 PMBakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA€301One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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