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How to get fromNewport Beach to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Newport Beach to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    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 / ...
    4h 24m
    $74–112

  2. Line 47 bus, bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Placentia-Flagship to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 20m
    $26–48

  3. Drive 151.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newport Beach to Bakersfieldcar car 151.1 mi
    2h 44m
    $28–40

  4. Line 47 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-Flagship to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 32m
    $47–72

  5. Line 55 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    7h 8m
    $39–54

  6. Line 47 bus, bus via Balboa-35Th

    1. Take the bus from Balboa-35Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 8m
    $45–74

Newport Beach to Bakersfield by bus and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Placentia-Flagship to Bakersfield Train Station via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 20m.

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