There are 2 ways to get from Montecito to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Montecito to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Bakersfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Montecito and Bakersfield is 161 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Montecito to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Montecito to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Montecito to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Bakersfield is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Montecito to Bakersfield.
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What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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