What is the distance between Bakersfield and San Diego?

The distance separating Bakersfield and San Diego is 210 miles (339 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to San Diego?

If you're headed to San Diego from Bakersfield, chances are that your bus will leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boat Tours in San Diego, Balboa Park, Old Town, Cabrillo National Monument and The Gaslamp Quarter.

Bus Bakersfield to San Diego from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Diego on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 55m	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
	9:35am	Amtrak Station	5h 15m	2:50pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 25m	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:10pm	McKee Park & Ride	10h 40m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to San Diego on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 55m	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 25m	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 10m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	2:20pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	7h 25m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	6h 45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

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Get from Bakersfield to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

203 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Bakersfield San Diego recent customer reviews

I take the bus Bakersfield to San Diego and arrived late to L.A. and my transfer bus left us in L A. And we have to get other form of transport to the cbx,because if we wait for the next bus to San Diego we will lost our flights,

Enrique S.

December 11, 2021

Buen awrvivo

Santos Isaias N.

November 14, 2020

Limousine

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Los Limousines

3.5/5265 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Based on 265 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Los Limousines ticket prices on this trip start at $72

Los Limousines Bakersfield San Diego recent customer reviews

The bus driver left me at the terminal

Arturo P.

April 28, 2025

The driver was so nice and the drive was very quiet and comfortable

Chaidez Núñez V.

March 17, 2025

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and San Diego?

Stops in Bakersfield

A - Tufesa Bus Station

B - Amtrak Station

C - Latino Travel

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to San Diego, CA, US by bus

What is the distance between Bakersfield and San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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11/13

$42

11/14

$44

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$47

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$33

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$32

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$40

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$32

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $139 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.