There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) by plane, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
2h 32m$38–263Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL)car 116.2 mi
2h 3m$22–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 1m$61–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles to Bakersfield-BFL116.2 mi
2h 3mBus, line 45 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Truxtun @ Amtrak to McCray & Sunset Meadowbus 45
3h 23m$27–44Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
3h 38m$49–73
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Bakersfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Bakersfield Airport (BFL) is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL), including transfers.
Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 3h 1m.
Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL) is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield Airport (BFL).
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Bakersfield Airport (BFL), USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 661-869-2438
- [email protected]
- Website
- getbus.org
Bus from Truxtun @ Amtrak to McCray & Sunset Meadow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.getbus.org/
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Fernando to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $12–26
- Titanium
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles to Bakersfield-BFL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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