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How to get fromThousand Oaks to Bakersfield, CAby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    5h
    $39–77

  2. Drive 115.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Bakersfield, CAcar car 115.5 mi
    2h 15m
    $22–31

  3. Line 161 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks / Skyline to Canoga Stationbus bus 161
    2. Take the bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 169
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    6h 14m
    $33–65

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    6h 45m
    $35–71

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 38m
    $40–63

Thousand Oaks to Bakersfield, CA by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Thousand Oaks / Skyline to Bakersfield, CA via Canoga Station, Rocketdyne Layover, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 6h 14m.

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