What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield, CA and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bakersfield, CA and arriving at Downtown Los Angeles. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles?

The distance between Bakersfield, CA and Los Angeles is 119 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 26m and costs $20 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles bus from?

Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield Train Station, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3407+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
3h 26m
$20–37
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
4h 22m
$16–30
Drive 111.4 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angelescar 111.4 mi
2h 1m
$21–30
Fly
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BFL - LAX
2h 8m
$63–248
Bus via Bakersfield Train Station
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
3h 38m
$17–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
4h
$40–65
Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 8m
$35–57

Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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