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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 23m
    $30–60

  2. Drive 149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Bakersfieldcar car 149.3 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  3. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 24m
    $47–72

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    6h 50m
    $39–54

  5. Line 43 bus, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 55m
    $45–74

Costa Mesa to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Bakersfield via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 24m.

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