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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    4h 35m
    $34–72

  2. Drive 165.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Bakersfieldcar car 165.6 mi
    2h 51m
    $31–44

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 27m
    $77–327

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 10m
    $53–92

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 59m
    $57–89

  6. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    7h 5m
    $39–54

San Juan Capistrano to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Irvine to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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