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. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Bakersfield via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Poway to Bakersfield?

The distance between Poway and Bakersfield is 233 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 5h 56m and costs $130 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.

Where does the Poway to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Poway to Bakersfield bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St 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 122+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
5h 56m
$132–200
Bus via San Diego
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
9h 14m
$36–80
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
$74–120
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
$64–135

Poway to Bakersfield by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 54mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Bakersfield via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 8h 54m.

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