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How to get fromLos Angeles to Kern Countyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kern County by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2h 34m
    $68–95

  2. Drive  115.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kern Countycar car 115.1 mi
    2h 22m
    $20–29

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3h 4m
    $104–298

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    3h 46m
    $64–91

  5. Bus via Morning Drive & Pioneer (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    4h 5m
    $54–73

  6. Bus via Morning Drive & Pioneer #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 10m

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily.

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