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

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brea to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Bakersfield via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Brea to Bakersfield?

The distance between Brea and Bakersfield is 140 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brea to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Brea to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Bakersfield bus from?

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

Where does the Brea to Bakersfield bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brea to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Bakersfield is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Brea to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 110+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Brea 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 / ...
4h 54m
$34–96
Drive 135.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brea to Bakersfieldcar 135.2 mi
2h 26m
$25–36
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m
Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
5h 49m
$29–55
Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 56m
$78–84

Brea to Bakersfield by bus and train

33Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 139.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Brea, 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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