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How to get fromFallbrook to Bakersfieldby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Fallbrook to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    8h 7m
    $96–164

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    8h 41m
    $34–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 11m
    $40–65

  4. Drive  207.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fallbrook to Bakersfieldcar car 207.8 mi
    3h 36m
    $38–55

  5. Train, bus (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
    8h 36m

Fallbrook to Bakersfield by bus, tram, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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