What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point is to bus via Long Beach which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Dana Point?

The distance between Bakersfield and Dana Point is 180 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $60 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Dana Point bus from?

Bakersfield to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Dana Point bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Dana Point is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bakersfield to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 265+ hotels available in Dana Point.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Dana Point by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 43m
$63–87
Bus via Long Beach
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
7h 30m
$25–39
Drive 167.7 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Dana Pointcar 167.7 mi
3h 1m
$31–45
Fly, train
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BFL - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 59m
$76–273
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m
$59–96

Bakersfield to Dana Point by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

4h 43mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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