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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: July 29 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: July 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: July 29 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: July 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: July 29 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: July 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: July 29 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: July 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: July 29 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: July 29 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview
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Based on 5343 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $56
Amtrak San Diego Bakersfield recent customer reviews
Leaving LA on the bus portion of the trip was very bumpy and uncomfortable for this 81 year old-better shocks? On my return trip from Bakersfield the bus seemed newer and more comfortable.
Karen A.
San Diego to Bakersfield Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $52 to $72 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-07-29.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Diego and Bakersfield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bakersfield.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bakersfield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and Bakersfield compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Bakersfield.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Bakersfield is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $57 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $56. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bakersfield, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Bakersfield in about 6h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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