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How to get fromMonterey to Bakersfield, CAby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Bakersfield, CA by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

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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 51m
    $31–47

  2. Drive  222.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Bakersfield, CAcar car 222.1 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MRY - BFL
    4h 56m
    $77–328

  4. Bus

    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

  5. 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 21m
    $118–323

Monterey to Bakersfield, CA by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Bakersfield, CA via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Bakersfield in around 7h 51m. 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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