What is the cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Huntington Beach and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-6Th and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Beach Dr & W Campus S and Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield?

The distance between Huntington Beach and Bakersfield is 160 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.

How do I travel from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Huntington Beach to Bakersfield bus from?

Huntington Beach to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where does the Huntington Beach to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Huntington Beach to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Bakersfield is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 100+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Santa Ana to L.A. Union StationOC Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
4h 26m
$96–160
Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Bakersfield146.3 mi
2h 37m
$27–39
Line 29 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 229 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
5h 47m
$33–85
Line 29 bus, bus via Pacific Coast-1St
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-1St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 229 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 48m
$63–75
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Bakersfield Train StationFlixBus 2006
6h 51m
$29–84

Huntington Beach to Bakersfield by bus and train

33Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Bakersfield Train Station via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 47m.

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