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How to get fromOrange County to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    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 8m
    $27–58

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    4h 39m
    $25–41

  3. Drive 143.3 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Bakersfieldcar car 143.3 mi
    2h 28m
    $27–38

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h
    $70–313

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 10m
    $35–50

  6. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 43m
    $46–78

Orange County to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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