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How to get fromSanta Maria to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus via Santa Barbara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 35m
    $58–85

  2. Drive 120.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Bakersfieldcar car 120.5 mi
    2h 42m
    $22–32

  3. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 38m
    $70–150

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 16m
    $118–161

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 18m
    $81–142

Santa Maria to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Bakersfield via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, and Santa Barbara in around 7h 35m.

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