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How to get fromNewport Coast to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport Coast to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 59m
    $91–123

  2. Drive 155.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Coast to Bakersfieldcar car 155.4 mi
    2h 44m
    $29–41

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 26m
    $109–363

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 9m
    $85–128

  5. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    6h 29m
    $54–72

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newport Coast to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Irvine to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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