- Must visit
Kern County Museum
Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wasco, CA to Bakersfield, CA among Omio's users.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
30m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.14. The journey takes 38m versus 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Wasco, CA to Bakersfield, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 6:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Well-curated local history museum with exhibits on oil, agriculture, and community life in Kern County.
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Lively downtown street with historic buildings, murals, theaters, and an easy base for walking Bakersfield's core.
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, art museum access, and open space for a relaxed local outing.
Linear park and trail through downtown, useful for walking and biking between museums, murals, and civic spaces.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wasco, CA to Bakersfield, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bakersfield, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wasco, CA to Bakersfield, CA trains use the Wasco Station to Bakersfield Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Wasco, CA and Bakersfield, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wasco Station has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Wasco Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wasco Station.
Bakersfield Station is 1 km from Bakersfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Bakersfield Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: 24th Street Cafe, Wool Growers Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bakersfield Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bakersfield Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bakersfield Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bakersfield Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bakersfield Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Padre Hotel, Marriott Bakersfield.
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