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Santa Ana to Bakersfield Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Ana to Bakersfield?
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Santa Ana to Bakersfield.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$44.41 | Avg. Price$36.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration5h 35m | Duration5h 7m |
Bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Bakersfield. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield usually takes around 5 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $29.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Bakersfield?
Bus tickets for a trip from Santa Ana to Bakersfield cost $34.48 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 22 days in advance to save $31.76 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Bakersfield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Ana to Bakersfield. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 5h 37m | $61.02 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Santa Ana to Bakersfield every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Bakersfield usually start from $30.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 130 miles from Santa Ana to Bakersfield. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Santa Ana to Bakersfield for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Bakersfield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Ana to Bakersfield every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Ana to Bakersfield; ticket prices start at $36.00.
City Information
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
Bakersfield
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Bakersfield?
Main arrival station: 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
All buses from Santa Ana arrive at one main station in Bakersfield.
All bus stations in Bakersfield:
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
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