There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Encinitas by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39mDrive 206.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Encinitas206.3 mi
3h 39m$38–55Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
6h 3mBus via UTC Transit Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2006
7h 59m$42–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Encinitas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Encinitas is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Encinitas is 227 miles. The road distance is 207.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bakersfield to Encinitas, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Encinitas is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Bakersfield to Encinitas.
There are 1033+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 5h 1m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–34
- 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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