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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxit 3324
    4h 59m
    $37–52

  2. Drive 153.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Bakersfield, CAcar car 153.8 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–41

  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 5m
    $75–300

  4. Train, bus

    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
    $40–77

  5. Bus via Artic - Dock 4

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus 1
    6h 14m
    $32–52

  6. Bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 16m
    $53–79

Irvine to Bakersfield, CA by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

International Bus Lines operates a bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Limousine Express also services this route once daily.

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