What is the cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Anaheim and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Anaheim-Center St Promenade and arriving at Bakersfield via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Anaheim to Bakersfield?

The distance between Anaheim and Bakersfield is 136 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.

How do I travel from Anaheim to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $29 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Anaheim to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Anaheim to Bakersfield bus from?

Anaheim to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Anaheim to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Anaheim to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Anaheim to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Bakersfield is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Anaheim to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 115+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Anaheim to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 49m
$30–70
Drive 137 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Anaheim to Bakersfieldcar 137 mi
2h 21m
$25–37
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 5m
Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
5h 24m
$29–48
Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m

Anaheim to Bakersfield by train and bus

33Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.3 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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