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How to get fromBakersfield to Lake Arrowheadby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lake Arrowhead by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardinobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    6h 7m
    $62–90

  2. Drive 164.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lake Arrowheadcar car 164.1 mi
    3h 26m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train SB Line
    6h 16m
    $92–151

  4. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Bloomingtonbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    8h 12m
    $55–82

Bakersfield to Lake Arrowhead by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via San Bernardino and Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St in around 6h 7m.

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