There are 4 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via North Hollywood Station
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
3h 51m$19–31Drive 108.6 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfieldcar 108.6 mi
1h 57m$20–29Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
4h 42m$20–32Bus #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m
Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield by foot, bus, and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Vermont / Los Feliz and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Bakersfield is 111 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via North Hollywood Station which takes 3h 51m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Griffith Observatory to Bakersfield.
There are 117+ hotels available in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
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