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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    1h 8m
    $54–269

  2. Drive 115.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bakersfieldcar car 115.9 mi
    2h 1m
    $22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    3h 45m
    $24–48

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Bakersfieldrideshare rideshare 115.9 mi
    2h 1m

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    4h 20m
    $24–41

  6. Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 30m
    $43–68

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    5h
    $28–51

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 45m.

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