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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    6h 56m
    $42–71

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Bakersfieldcar car 240.5 mi
    4h 19m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    4h 46m
    $82–302

  4. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    8h 29m
    $76–110

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    $71–124

Santa Cruz to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Bakersfield via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, and San Jose in around 6h 56m.

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