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How to get fromLos Angeles to Bakersfield, CAby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    3h 28m
    $37–72

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    4h 47m
    $16–30

  3. Drive 111.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAcar car 111.5 mi
    2h 1m
    $21–30

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    2h 47m
    $67–298

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    3h 33m
    $30–65

  6. Bus via Truxtun @ Amtrak (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 57m
    $39–55

Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA by train and bus

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Limousine Express also services this route twice daily.

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