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How to get fromBakersfield to Irvineby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Irvine by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, line 53 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    4h 27m
    $25–75

  2. Bus, train via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    5h 20m
    $22–41

  3. Drive 150.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Irvinecar car 150.1 mi
    2h 42m
    $28–40

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    4h 6m
    $63–243

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    4h 35m
    $48–68

  6. Bus, train, line 53 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    4h 53m
    $29–54

  7. Bus, train, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    5h 18m
    $52–78

Bakersfield to Irvine by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Main-Harvard via Anaheim and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 27m.

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