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How to get fromVan Nuys to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 45m
    $35–55

  2. Line 761 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Sherman Way to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2h 48m
    $14–28

  3. Drive 97.6 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Bakersfieldcar car 97.6 mi
    1h 41m
    $18–26

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    2h 58m
    $60–280

  5. Line 761 bus, bus via Van Nuys / Victory

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    2h 57m
    $31–62

  6. Line 761 bus, bus via Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus bus 1
    2h 57m
    $32–47

Van Nuys to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Van Nuys to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) once daily.

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