What is the cheapest way to get from Malibu to Kernville?

The cheapest way to get from Malibu to Kernville is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malibu to Kernville?

The fastest way to get from Malibu to Kernville is to taxi and bus and drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Malibu and Kernville?

No, there is no direct bus from Malibu to Kernville. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / Webb and arriving at Sirretta Dr. at Scodie Ave. via Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Malibu to Kernville?

The distance between Malibu and Kernville is 208 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.

How do I travel from Malibu to Kernville without a car?

The best way to get from Malibu to Kernville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Malibu to Kernville?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Malibu to Kernville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malibu to Kernville bus from?

Malibu to Kernville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Malibu to Kernville bus arrive?

Malibu to Kernville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Malibu to Kernville?

Yes, the driving distance between Malibu to Kernville is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Malibu to Kernville.

Where can I stay near Kernville?

There are 64+ hotels available in Kernville.

Malibu to Kernville - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and line 33 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Malibu to Kernville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
8h 38m
$28–46
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
9h 59m
$26–39
Taxi, bus, drive
1. Take the taxi from Malibu to San Fernandotaxi
2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus
3. Drive from Bakersfield to Kernvillecar
3h 13m
$127–166
Line 33 bus, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
9h 57m
$43–64
Drive 163.8 mi
1. Drive from Malibu to Kernvillecar 163.8 mi
3h 29m
$30–44

Malibu to Kernville by bus, tram, and subway

12Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Kernville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Sirretta Dr. at Scodie Ave. via 5th / Colorado, Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 8h 38m.

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