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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

    best
    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
    $26–47

  2. Train, bus via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    5h 25m
    $23–43

  3. Drive 153.6 mi

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

  4. 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
    $68–292

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 5m
    $52–77

  6. Bus via Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    6h 19m
    $37–52

  7. 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
    $47–82

Irvine to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest 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. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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