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How to get fromSanta Ana to Bakersfield, CAby bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CA by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxit 3324
    3h 15m
    $35–50

  2. Bus via Bakersfield Train Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 17m
    $25–75

  3. Drive 143.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CAcar car 143.6 mi
    2h 33m
    $27–38

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 4m
    $77–311

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    5h 3m
    $53–99

Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CA by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 147.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

International Bus Lines operates a bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Limousine Express also services this route once daily.

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