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How to get fromAirport-Arrival Terminal to Bakersfieldby train, bus, rideshare, car, plane or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Bakersfield by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 52m
    $35–102

  2. Drive 149 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Bakersfieldcar149 mi
    2h 36m
    $28–40

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Bakersfieldrideshare149 mi
    2h 36m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)planeSNA - BFL
    4h 9m
    $89–387

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0831
    6h 20m
    $52–102

  6. Train, bus via Von Karman-Michelson

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train StationbusFlixBus 2006
    6h 29m
    $32–72

  7. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 43m
    $62–86

Airport-Arrival Terminal to Bakersfield by foot, bus, and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Airport-Arrival Terminal, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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