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How to get fromIrvine to Shafterby train, bus, car, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Shafter by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 57m
    $35–98

  2. Drive 167.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Shaftercar car 167.6 mi
    2h 59m
    $31–45

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SNA - BFL
    4h 17m
    $110–420

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 2m

  5. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    8h 33m
    $39–71

  6. Train, bus via Anaheim #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 40m
    $80–88

Irvine to Shafter by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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