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

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kern River Preserve by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Drive from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Kern River Preservecar car
    5h 35m
    $29–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    6h 30m
    $20–35

  3. Drive 158 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kern River Preservecar car 158 mi
    3h 13m
    $29–42

  4. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    7h 5m
    $21–32

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    7h 10m
    $41–56

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Kern River Preserve via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd., and Paul's Place/Paul's Place Dr. in around 6h 30m.

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