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How to get fromLake Forest to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 45m
    $40–65

  2. Drive  156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Bakersfieldcar car 156.5 mi
    2h 43m
    $29–42

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 12m
    $70–294

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 55m
    $40–70

  5. Bus via Santa Ana-Santiago

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    5h 59m
    $37–52

Lake Forest to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Irvine to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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