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How to get fromBakersfield to Montereyby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Monterey by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    6h 57m
    $34–51

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 35m
    $137–251

  3. Drive 220.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Montereycar car 220.2 mi
    3h 58m
    $41–58

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BFL - MRY
    4h 50m
    $62–271

  5. Bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    7h 54m
    $59–85

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 48m
    $109–298

Bakersfield to Monterey by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Tyler / Franklin via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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