What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Bakersfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Bakersfield. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The distance between Los Angeles and Bakersfield is 113 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $16 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus from?

Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $16 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $260 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Bakersfield is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

Book your Los Angeles to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 124+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Los Angeles to Bakersfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 50m
$16–40
Drive 111.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldcar 111.3 mi
1h 56m
$21–30
Fly
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
2h 43m
$58–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
3h 25m
$19–36

Los Angeles to Bakersfield by bus

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Distance: 112.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily.

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