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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and California City takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield to California City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
3h 3m
$2–5

Bakersfield to California City bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Bakersfield and California City. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 5:24 PM which arrives into California City at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Kern TransitKern Transit3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Kern TransitKern Transit3h 54m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 14m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 34m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 35m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 14m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 34m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 35m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 14m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 34m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 35m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 14m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 34m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 35m • 1 change

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    Kern TransitKern Transit2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to California City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 80 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and California City, CA, USA?

Kern Transit operates a bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr./Inyo St. 5 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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