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How to get fromEncinitas to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 33m
    $44–106

  2. Drive 207 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Bakersfieldcar car 207 mi
    3h 35m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 11m
    $68–115

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    5h 13m
    $98–328

  5. Train, bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 36m
    $56–115

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    8h 13m
    $46–68

Encinitas to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 6h.

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