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

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey 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
    7h 43m
    $33–52

  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
    12h 44m
    $137–253

  3. Drive 220 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Bakersfieldcar car 220 mi
    3h 56m
    $41–58

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MRY - BFL
    4h 52m
    $70–340

  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
    8h 28m
    $59–87

  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
    5h 20m
    $116–335

Monterey to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Bakersfield via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 3 times a day.

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