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You have to come to Bakersfield from LA by Amtrak Thruway bus to catch the train through the valley to San Francisco and northern California. Several Greyhound routes require changes here too, calling at 1820 18th St. The handiest visitor center is at 1725 Eye St (Mon 9am-5pm Tues-Fri 8am-5pm; tel 661/327-4421). Bargain overnight stays include the
EZ-8
, 2604 Pierce Rd (tel 661/322-1901 or 1-800/326-6835; up to $35), and the adjacent
La Quinta
, 3232 Riverside Drive (tel 661/325-7400 or 1-800/531-5900; $50-75), both pool-equipped and a short stagger from
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
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Zingo's
at 2625 Pierce Rd (tel 661/324-3640) is a 24-hour truckstop where frilly-aproned waitresses deliver plates of diner staples;
24th Street Cafe
, 1415 24th St (tel 661/323-8801), does top-rate breakfasts;
Joseph's
, hidden back off the road at 3013 F St (tel 661/322-7710), serves huge calzone and other Italian dishes; and the
Noriega Hotel
, 525 Sumner St (tel 661/322-8419), offers excellent all-you-can-eat Basque meals at long communal tables. Other useful information
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