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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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
    $26–42

  2. Line 53 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5h 40m
    $23–40

  3. Drive  153.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Bakersfieldcar car 153.6 mi
    2h 40m
    $27–38

  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
    3h 58m
    $64–251

  5. 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

  6. 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
    $35–55

Irvine to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly 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?

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Bakersfield Train Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 40m.

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