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How to get fromRedlands to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 52m

  2. Line 19 bus, line 61 bus, line 707 bus, line 70 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus 19
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 707 / ...
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 10m
    $20–35

  3. Drive  170.6 mi

    1. Drive from Redlands to Bakersfieldcar car 170.6 mi
    2h 58m
    $32–45

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 9m
    $31–51

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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfield twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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