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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Bakersfield by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    5h 17m
    $43–89

  2. Drive 156.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Bakersfieldcar car 156.2 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–42

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 24m
    $56–82

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Bakersfieldrideshare rideshare 156.2 mi
    2h 48m

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 40m
    $123–360

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Bakersfield by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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