There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 54m$152–207Drive 123.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimientocar 123.5 mi
2h 20m$23–33Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 41m$152–242
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) and Lake Nacimiento is 313 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento, including transfers.
Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bakersfield Station (Amtrak) to Lake Nacimiento.
There are 158+ hotels available in Lake Nacimiento.
What companies run services between Bakersfield Station (Amtrak), CA, USA and Lake Nacimiento, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lake Nacimiento via Santa Barbara and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 7h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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