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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 11m
    $32–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 18m
    $28–79

  3. Drive 161.3 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 161.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $30–43

  4. Bus via Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    6h 43m
    $39–54

  5. Train, bus (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 46m
    $50–82

Laguna Beach to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Laguna Beach to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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 $24–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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