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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Bakersfield via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Goleta to Bakersfield?

The distance between Goleta and Bakersfield is 164 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Goleta to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Bakersfield bus from?

Goleta to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Goleta to Bakersfield bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Goleta to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Bakersfield is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Goleta to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 115+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Goleta to Bakersfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 43m
$41–84
Drive 154.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Bakersfieldcar 154.6 mi
2h 46m
$29–41
Train, bus via Van Nuys
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales
5h 20m
$58–111
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m
$46–82

Goleta to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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