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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Shafter 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 / ...
    5h 57m
    $27–44

  2. Drive  167.5 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Shaftercar car 167.5 mi
    3h
    $31–45

  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
    $87–295

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 2m

  5. Train, bus via Anaheim (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
    8h 26m

  6. Train, bus via Anaheim #2

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    8h 28m
    $36–56

Irvine to Shafter by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

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

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