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How to get fromSanta Ana Airport (SNA) to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SNA - BFL
    3h 55m
    $90–394

  2. Drive 149.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Bakersfieldcar car 149.2 mi
    2h 38m
    $28–40

  3. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 28m
    $49–74

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Bakersfieldrideshare rideshare 149.2 mi
    2h 38m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    6h 48m
    $61–98

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    6h 55m
    $41–56

  7. Line 43 bus, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $46–76

Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Bakersfield via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 28m.

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