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How to get fromSanta Monica to Kernvilleby bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Kernville by bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    7h 32m

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    9h 9m
    $25–34

  3. Drive  155.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Kernvillecar car 155.3 mi
    3h 12m
    $27–39

  4. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    7h 48m
    $27–39

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  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Sirretta Dr. at Scodie Ave. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 7h 32m.

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