There are 6 ways to get from Whittier to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via 3rd/McDonnell
best- Take the bus from Beverly / Norwalk to 3rd/McDonnellbus 40 Beverly Blvd
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 17m$20–38Drive 125.3 mi
- Drive from Whittier to Bakersfieldcar 125.3 mi
2h 17m$23–33Line 7 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
3h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to 5th St/Hillbus 50 Washington Blvd
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus 1
4h 27m$31–46Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
4h 57m$44–70Bus via Philadelphia / Painter
- Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus 10 Whittier Blvd
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 21m$37–58
Whittier to Bakersfield by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Bakersfield is to bus via 3rd/McDonnell which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Beverly / Norwalk and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Whittier and Bakersfield is 124 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via 3rd/McDonnell which takes 4h 17m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Whittier to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Whittier to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Beverly / Norwalk station.
Whittier to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at 3rd/McDonnell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Bakersfield is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Whittier to Bakersfield.
There are 112+ hotels available in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Beverly / Norwalk to Bakersfield Train Station via 3rd/McDonnell, Maravilla Station, Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridembl.com
Bus from Beverly / Norwalk to 3rd/McDonnell
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
Bus from Philadelphia / Painter to 5th St/Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
Bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. College
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- norwalk.org
Bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Fernando to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $12–26
- Titanium
- $13–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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