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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to San Diego by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 26m

  2. Bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    6h 58m
    $40–140

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 24m

  4. Drive 230.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to San Diegocar230.8 mi
    4h 4m
    $43–61

  5. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBFL - SAN
    4h 28m
    $109–478

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 4m

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    6h 8m

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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