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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $818.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $818 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $770 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $818.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 PM 2h30 Bakersfield, CA 10:40 PM Los Angeles, CA $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:10 PM 2h30 Bakersfield, CA 10:40 PM Los Angeles, CA $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 AM 2h00 Bakersfield, CA 5:50 AM Los Angeles, CA $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:50 AM 2h00 Bakersfield, CA 6:50 AM Los Angeles, CA $27 1 One-way 0 transfers4:30 PM 2h25 Bakersfield, CA 6:55 PM Los Angeles, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers9:10 PM 2h30 Bakersfield, CA 11:40 PM Los Angeles, CA $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $770 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $818.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bakersfield, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Meadows Field and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with United, skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Tufesa Internacional, FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with United.
- 10 direct buses per day with Tufesa Internacional, FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
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