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How to get fromSalinas to Bakersfieldby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Bakersfield by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    5h 49m
    $32–49

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 51m
    $133–246

  3. Drive 204.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Bakersfieldcar car 204.7 mi
    3h 36m
    $38–54

  4. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    5h 30m
    $94–332

  5. Bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    6h 40m
    $58–84

  6. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MRY - BFL
    6h 46m
    $72–333

Salinas to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from N Main / Rossi to Bakersfield via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Gilroy in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.

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