There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14mDrive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University122.2 mi
2h 30m$23–33Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner / ...
8h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Bakersfield and California Polytechnic State University is 270 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University, including transfers.
Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University.
There are 292+ hotels available in California Polytechnic State University.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to California Polytechnic State University via Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 14m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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