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How to get fromDana Point to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 44m
    $50–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    8h
    $25–39

  3. Drive  168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Bakersfieldcar car 168.7 mi
    2h 57m
    $29–42

  4. Train, bus via Pacific Coast-Del Obispo (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 23m

Dana Point to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Bakersfield Train Station via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery in around 8h.

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