Day trip from Bakersfield to Santa Ana
Santa Ana lies 209 km (130 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 209 km (130 mi) apart, Santa Ana is a realistic day trip from Bakersfield: about 3 h 24 min each way by road.
| Bakersfield | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 310,227 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 92701–92799 |
What to see in Santa Ana
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Science Center | 525,000 | — |
The busiest is Discovery Science Center at 525,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Santa Ana
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Staying in Santa Ana
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Common questions
How far is Santa Ana from Bakersfield?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield; by road roughly 256 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Santa Ana by road?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Santa Ana?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.