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How to get fromGarden Grove to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Garden Grove to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 8m
    $35–58

  2. Drive  139.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Garden Grove to Bakersfieldcar car 139.7 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 34m

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 43m

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 2m
    $27–40

Garden Grove to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Garden Grove, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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