There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kern County by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 14m$76–100Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Kern Countycar 115.1 mi
2h 22m$21–31Fly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
3h 7m$105–308Train, 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 46m$64–91Bus via Bakersfield, CA
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales / ...
3h 54m$78–122
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Kern County is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Kern County is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Kern County. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Bakersfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Kern County is 130 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Kern County without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Los Angeles to Kern County, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Kern County bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Kern County is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 3h 7m.
Los Angeles to Kern County bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Kern County is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Los Angeles to Kern County.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Kern County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- 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
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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