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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Kern Riverby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Kern River by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Bakersfield to Kern Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    $97–129

  2. Drive 83 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Kern Rivercar car 83 mi
    1h 26m
    $16–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Dustin Acres WBbus bus 120
    3h 56m
    $51–68

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  • Distance: 104.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Kern River, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Kern River via Bakersfield Amtrak and Dustin Acres WB in around 3h 56m.

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