There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Bakersfield by bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Sylmar Station
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales
3h 9m$43–71Drive 101.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Bakersfieldcar 101.5 mi
1h 44m$19–27Train, fly
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
3h 18m$63–258Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 30m$24–38Bus #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Glendale Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 36m
Burbank to Bakersfield by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at Bakersfield, CA via Los Angeles - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Burbank and Bakersfield is 108 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via Sylmar Station which takes 3h 9m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Burbank to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Burbank to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Bakersfield is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Burbank to Bakersfield.
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What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Glendale Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
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