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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lake Forest by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 50m
    $55–80

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    4h 8m
    $27–46

  3. Drive 155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lake Forestcar car 155.9 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–42

  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 Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    4h 7m
    $70–260

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 26m
    $53–83

Bakersfield to Lake Forest by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 162.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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