What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach is to bus via Long Beach which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Laguna Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Laguna Beach Layover via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach?

The distance between Bakersfield and Laguna Beach is 169 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Laguna Beach bus from?

Bakersfield to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Laguna Beach bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Laguna Beach is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach.

Where can I stay near Laguna Beach?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.

Bakersfield to Laguna Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Laguna Beach by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m
$88–129
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 Coast-Oceanbus 1
6h 59m
$26–39
Drive 160.7 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Laguna Beachcar 160.7 mi
2h 53m
$30–43
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 30m
$54–73
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
6h 30m
$45–60

Bakersfield to Laguna Beach by bus (Amtrak)

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5h 30mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h.

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