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How to get fromBakersfield to Van Nuysby bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Van Nuys by bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, line 761 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Van Nuys / Sherman Waybus bus 233 / ...
    1h 45m
    $12–25
  2. Drive  97 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Van Nuyscar car 97 mi
    1h 45m
    $17–24
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2h 30m
    $57–241
  4. Bus, line 761 bus via Van Nuys / Victory

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Van Nuys / Victorybus bus 233 / ...
    1h 46m
    $37–59
  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Van Nuysbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 25m

Bakersfield to Van Nuys by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Van Nuys / Sherman Way via San Fernando and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily.

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