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There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Bakersfield to Oceanside.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$89.83 | Avg. Price$47.51 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration5h 49m | Duration5h 9m |
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Bakersfield to Oceanside. Traveling by bus from Bakersfield to Oceanside usually takes around 5 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 177 mi (285 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $43.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Bakersfield to Oceanside
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I liked that it was clean, plenty of spacing, and smooth riding to my destination. Cons: Communication regarding seating placement, my seat number was no longer available after one temporary stop due to wheelchair accessibility and placement. Tips: Attempt to pick seating before instead of randomized placement and bring chargers, all ports work.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bakersfield to Oceanside. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 5h 51m | $84.77 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Bakersfield to Oceanside every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Oceanside usually start from $44.
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 177 miles from Bakersfield to Oceanside. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Bakersfield to Oceanside at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bakersfield to Oceanside, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Bakersfield to Oceanside. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Oceanside; ticket prices start at $47.00.
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
Oceanside is a beautiful coastal city in Southern California, best known for its lovely beaches and stunning ocean views. Visitors can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities such as swimming, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, and more.
There are also many great points of interest worth checking out, including the Oceanside Pier, which offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Also, don't miss the Oceanside Museum of Art, which houses a collection of art from across the globe. Other attractions include Mission San Luis Rey and the California Surf Museum.
The city also boasts a variety of popular neighborhoods and nightlife destinations, like Downtown Oceanside or Coastal Highway, which are home to several bars and restaurants, and The Strand, which offers a vibrant nightlife scene.
Most ground travel to Oceanside operates through the Oceanside Transit Center. Here, Metrolink trains and local buses connect to Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route and intercity bus lines like Greyhound. The nearest airport is the McClellan-Palomar Airport, about 3 miles away from the center of Oceanside.
Most buses depart from the main station in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
All buses from Bakersfield arrive at one main station in Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
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