There are 5 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
4h 33m$48–119Drive 163.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield163.6 mi
2h 49m$30–44Train, bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 27m$78–94Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h$74–129Train, bus via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train StationFlixBus 2006
6h 34m$54–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Ladera Ranch and Bakersfield is 168 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Ladera Ranch to Bakersfield.
There are 107+ hotels available in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Ladera Ranch, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield once daily, and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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