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How to get fromSanta Ana to Bakersfield, CAby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    4h 31m
    $66–107

  2. Drive  143.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CAcar car 143.6 mi
    2h 33m
    $25–36

  3. 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 1m
    $81–277

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    5h 3m
    $55–101

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    5h 7m
    $34–63

  6. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    5h 25m
    $62–101

  7. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m

Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CA by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield, CA via Huntington Park in around 5h 3m.

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