There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Northridge by bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Fernando
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
2h 51m$15–30Drive 93.7 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Northridgecar 93.7 mi
1h 47m$18–25Bus, line 233 bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Moorpark / Van Nuysbus 233
- Take the bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
3h 5m$38–61Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Van Nuysbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 34mBus via Glendale
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 39m$27–44
Bakersfield to Northridge by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Northridge is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Northridge is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Van Nuys / Keswick via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Northridge is 103 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Northridge without a car is to bus via San Fernando which takes 2h 51m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Bakersfield to Northridge, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Northridge bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Northridge bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Northridge is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Bakersfield to Northridge.
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando once daily. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $11–24
- Titanium
- $12–24
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–60
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Moorpark / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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