Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Bakersfield to San Luis ObispoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 4 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 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 $64.00
Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo Train
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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $60To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.
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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 Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Luis Obispo.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Luis Obispo, 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 Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo 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 Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo.
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.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
What's the cheapest way to go from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $64 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $64. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo in about 4h 13m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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