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Pros: Overall everything was pretty nice, simple as that. Cons: The delays could be improved but it’s understandable that things happen. Tips: Bring something to drink.
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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita. Traveling by bus from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita usually takes around one hour and 35 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
Cheapest price | CZK 272.81 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Overall everything was pretty nice, simple as that. Cons: The delays could be improved but it’s understandable that things happen. Tips: Bring something to drink.
Bus tickets for a trip from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita cost CZK 272.81 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 10 days in advance to save up to CZK 3.78.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 1h 35m | CZK 278.68 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita start at CZK 273. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 35 minutes to cover the 73 miles from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Santa Clarita, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita; ticket prices start at CZK 577.09.
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
Most buses depart from the main station in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
All buses from Bakersfield arrive at one main station in Santa Clarita.
Metrolink Station - 24300 Railroad Ave
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