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How to get fromBakersfield to San Clementeby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

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    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 San Clemente Piertrain train OC Line
    4h 40m
    $28–45

  2. Drive  172 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to San Clementecar car 172 mi
    3h 3m
    $31–44

  3. 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 San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    4h 40m
    $92–296

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 56m

  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 San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 57m

Bakersfield to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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