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How to get fromSan Bernardino to Bakersfieldby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Bernardino to Bakersfield by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    4h 15m
    $25–50

  2. Drive 155.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldcar car 155.7 mi
    3h 3m
    $29–41

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 51m
    $69–303

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 25m
    $55–85

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h
    $26–48

San Bernardino to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 15m.

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