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How to get fromLaguna Beach to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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 41m
    $60–88

  2. Bus via Long Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    7h 34m
    $25–39

  3. Drive  161.3 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 161.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 19m
    $32–49

  5. Train, bus via Santa Ana-Santiago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 48m

Laguna Beach to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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