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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 50m
    $40–60

  2. Drive 110.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfieldcar car 110.1 mi
    1h 59m
    $21–29

  3. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3h 14m
    $53–280

  4. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    4h 11m
    $21–39

  5. Line 761 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    4h 34m
    $32–49

Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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