There are 5 ways to get from Murrieta to Bakersfield by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
6h 26m$26–44Drive 189 mi
- Drive from Murrieta to Bakersfieldcar 189 mi
3h 15m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 34m$42–70Bus via Perris Transit Center
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 50m$42–71Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
9h 3m$32–53
Murrieta to Bakersfield by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Bakersfield is to bus and train which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Murrieta to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Jefferson + Town Square and arriving at Bakersfield via Corona Transit Center and Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Murrieta and Bakersfield is 192 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Bakersfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Murrieta to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Murrieta to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Jefferson + Town Square station.
Murrieta to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Corona Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Bakersfield is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Murrieta to Bakersfield.
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What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Bakersfield via Corona Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Riverside in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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