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How to get fromPlacentia to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Placentia to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    3h 47m
    $26–40

  2. Drive  139.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placentia to Bakersfieldcar car 139.9 mi
    2h 26m
    $24–35

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3h 35m
    $63–249

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 10m

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 38m
    $27–40

  6. Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 41m

Placentia to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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