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How to get fromIrvine to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    4h 10m
    $25–41

  2. Drive  153.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Bakersfieldcar car 153.6 mi
    2h 40m
    $28–41

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 1m
    $65–261

  4. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    5h 28m
    $46–77

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 5m

  6. Line 53 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    6h 28m

  7. Line 53 bus, train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 30m
    $34–53

Irvine to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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