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How to get fromMonterey Bay Aquarium to Bakersfieldby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Bakersfield by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    8h 30m
    $36–56

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 35m
    $134–252

  3. Drive 221.5 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Bakersfieldcar car 221.5 mi
    3h 59m
    $41–59

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MRY - BFL
    6h 10m
    $72–323

  5. Bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    9h 20m
    $61–91

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    6h 27m
    $114–340

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Bakersfield by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Bakersfield via Cannery Row / Aquarium, Franklin / Alvarado, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.

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