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How to get fromBakersfield to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Monterey Bay Aquarium 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
    7h 25m
    $36–54

  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
    12h 16m
    $136–250

  3. Drive 221.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 221.6 mi
    4h
    $41–59

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BFL - MRY
    5h 44m
    $69–294

  5. Bus via Playa / Sand City Station

    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
    8h 35m
    $61–88

  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
    5h 12m
    $111–311

Bakersfield to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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