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How to get fromMission Viejo to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus via Santa Ana-Santiago

    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 / ...
    5h 27m
    $30–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 34m
    $25–77

  3. Drive 158.6 mi

    1. Drive from Mission Viejo to Bakersfieldcar car 158.6 mi
    2h 43m
    $29–42

  4. Bus via Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International

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

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 40m
    $55–97

Mission Viejo to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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