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How to get fromKern County to Los Angelesby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Kern County to Los Angeles by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 54m
    $90–120
  2. Drive 115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kern County to Los Angelescar car 115.2 mi
    2h 22m
    $21–31
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2h 28m
    $105–290
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    3h 39m
    $67–94
  5. Bus via Foothill & Morning Drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    3h 48m
    $57–83

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kern County, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily.

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