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How to get fromBakersfield to Rancho Santa Margaritaby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 37m
    $81–123

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    6h 52m
    $24–39

  3. Drive 160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 160.1 mi
    2h 53m
    $30–43

  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 18m
    $100–311

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 55m
    $53–72

Bakersfield to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 166.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h.

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