There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
7h 37m$36–54Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 15m$138–253Drive 222.2 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Pacific Grovecar 222.2 mi
4h 1m$41–59Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BFL - MRY
5h 57m$69–284Bus via Bakersfield, CA
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
8h 34m$61–88Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 28m$111–311
Bakersfield to Pacific Grove by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Pacific Grove is 281 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $290 and takes 5h 57m.
Bakersfield to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Gilroy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Pacific Grove is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lighthouse / Carmel via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $29–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $50–80
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 255+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.
















