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

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

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  1. Train, bus via San Fernando

    best
    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

  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
    $72–270

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    6h 47m
    $56–107

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    6h 51m
    $35–69

  6. 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
    7h 35m

Irvine to Bakersfield, CA by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Bakersfield, CA via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, and Huntington Park in around 6h 47m.

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