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How to get fromBakersfield to Powayby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak) or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Poway by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 2m

  2. Drive 225.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Powaycar225.9 mi
    3h 59m
    $42–60

  3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBFL - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
    6h 56m
    $115–493

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus235 / ...
    7h 44m

  5. Bus via Fashion Valley Station

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    9h 28m
    $45–146

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
    7h 31m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via San Diego, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 7h 44m.

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