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How to get fromSan Clemente to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    4h 52m
    $38–77

  2. Drive 172.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Bakersfieldcar car 172.6 mi
    2h 58m
    $32–46

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 44m
    $80–322

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 27m
    $56–97

  5. Line 91 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    7h 37m
    $39–54

San Clemente to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, and Santa Ana in around 7h 37m.

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