There are 6 ways to get from San Clemente to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 27m$42–77Line 91 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 91
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
7h 12m$28–59Train, bus via San Fernando
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
6h 6m$35–73Drive 172.6 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Bakersfieldcar 172.6 mi
2h 58m$32–46Train, fly
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
4h 44m$73–296Line 91 bus, bus via Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International
- Take the bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 91
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus 1
7h 37m$39–54
San Clemente to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between San Clemente and Bakersfield is 178 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from San Clemente to Bakersfield, including transfers.
San Clemente to Bakersfield bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico station.
San Clemente to Bakersfield bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Bakersfield is 174 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from San Clemente to Bakersfield.
There are 120+ hotels available in Bakersfield.
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 Train Station via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 7h 12m.
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Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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