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How to get fromEast Los Angeles to Bakersfieldby bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield by bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    2h 20m
    $30–50

  2. Bus via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    3h 24m
    $18–37

  3. Drive 116.9 mi

    1. Drive from East Los Angeles to Bakersfieldcar car 116.9 mi
    2h 1m
    $22–31

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3h 31m
    $61–292

  5. Bus via Alameda / Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 20m
    $37–57

East Los Angeles to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

Limousine Express operates a bus from East Los Angeles to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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