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How to get fromOrange County to Bakersfield, CAby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Orange County to Bakersfield, CA by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfieldbus bus 1
    4h 30m
    $35–50

  2. Drive 143.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange County to Bakersfield, CAcar car 143.5 mi
    2h 33m
    $27–38

  3. 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 4m
    $77–321

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    4h 31m
    $47–97

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    5h 3m
    $53–99

Orange County to Bakersfield, CA by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orange County to Bakersfield, CA.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Limousine Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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