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How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via San Fernando

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    5h 47m
    $73–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 32m
    $27–79

  3. Drive 162.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfieldcar car 162.5 mi
    2h 51m
    $30–43

  4. Bus via Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    6h 57m
    $39–54

  5. Train, bus (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
    7h
    $49–82

Rancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

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

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