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What is the best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego?

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Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 30m
£24
£35
23
Flight
4h 37m
£173
£177
2

What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from Bakersfield, CA?

You can reach San Diego with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £26
Tuesday
from £26
Wednesday
from £24
Thursday
from £24
Friday
from £26
Saturday
from £28
Sunday
from £27

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £32
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £32
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £31
  • Greyhound US
    9h 20m
    0
    12:55
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £31
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound US
    7h 0m
    0
    17:25
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £34
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    04:55
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • Greyhound US
    6h 25m
    0
    17:25
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £42
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    4h 37m
    0
    14:01
    Meadows Field Airport
    Meadows Field Airport
    18:38
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £173

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    04:55
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Greyhound US
    6h 25m
    0
    17:25
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £43
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Tufesa International
    5h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    12:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    14:01
    Meadows Field Airport
    Meadows Field Airport
    20:39
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £174
  • United Airlines
    4h 37m
    0
    14:01
    Meadows Field Airport
    Meadows Field Airport
    18:38
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £183

What are the fastest trips from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego from Bakersfield, CA in just 4h 37m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 6h 35m
Tuesday
from 6h 35m
Wednesday
from 6h 35m
Thursday
from 4h 37m
Friday
from 6h 35m
Saturday
from 5h 30m
Sunday
from 4h 37m

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Greyhound US
    9h 20m
    0
    12:55
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Greyhound US
    7h 0m
    0
    17:25
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    4h 37m
    0
    14:01
    Meadows Field Airport
    Meadows Field Airport
    18:38
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £173
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    6h 25m
    0
    17:25
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    04:55
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Tufesa International
    5h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 25m
    0
    17:25
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £43
  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    11:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    04:55
    Bakersfield, CA
    Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    4h 37m
    0
    14:01
    Meadows Field Airport
    Meadows Field Airport
    18:38
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £183
  • United Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    14:01
    Meadows Field Airport
    Meadows Field Airport
    20:39
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £174
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Tufesa International
    6h 35m
    0
    12:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bus Stop
    18:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £48
  • Greyhound US
    6h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    09:30
    Bakersfield, CA
    Truxtun Ave
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    05:00
    Bakersfield, CA
    Amtrak Terminal
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £33
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

What are the most popular stations in Bakersfield, CA and San Diego?

In Bakersfield, CA, you will usually depart from Chamberlain, Park & Ride/McKee Rd. or Truxtun Ave, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, Old Town Transit Center or University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from Bakersfield, CA? With 5 connections between 3 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego, you can pay as low as £24 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to San Diego in just 4h 37m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bakersfield, CA and San Diego are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bakersfield, CA and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oildale, CA or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from Meadows Field Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego?

The most popular companies between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Airlines: United Airlines

All you need to know when you travel from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego

How can I reach San Diego from Bakersfield, CA?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Diego from Bakersfield, CA.

How far is San Diego from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego is 341.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bakersfield, CA and San Diego?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 84 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 4h 37m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Bakersfield, CA and to San Diego

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bakersfield, CA and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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