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How to get fromPasadena to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 35m
    $35–55

  2. Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    3h 35m
    $18–37

  3. Drive 112.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Bakersfieldcar car 112.4 mi
    1h 55m
    $21–30

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3h 26m
    $61–292

  5. Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    4h 10m
    $19–32

Pasadena to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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