What is the cheapest way to get from Poway to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poway to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Poway to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Poway and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Poway to Bakersfield?

The distance between Poway and Bakersfield is 240 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

How do I travel from Poway to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Poway to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Poway to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Poway to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poway to Bakersfield bus from?

Poway to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the Poway to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Poway to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Poway to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Bakersfield is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Poway to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 118+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Poway to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
7h 10m
$113–179
Bus via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
8h 48m
$36–85
Drive 226.1 mi
1. Drive from Poway to Bakersfieldcar 226.1 mi
3h 55m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 54m
$84–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
9h 5m
$74–150

Poway to Bakersfield by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 48mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poway to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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