How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Bakersfield, CA including taking a bus, flight, and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $130.

A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA costing on average $430.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Bakersfield, CA take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 29m.

Train takes on average 11h 56m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA is approximately 101 miles (163 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA is:

• Around 27 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Bakersfield, CA as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

• Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Meadows Field.
• Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Bakersfield station, Bakersfield, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Bakersfield, CA by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA:

• 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Santa Monica, CA, Oakland, CA, Fresno, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bakersfield, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bakersfield, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bakersfield, CA, visitors can explore the vibrant downtown area with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Attend a live performance at the historic Fox Theater or enjoy hiking and biking at the Panorama Vista Preserve. Discover fascinating exhibits at the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science and experience local flavors at the Bakersfield Farmers Market. Top sights include the Kern County Museum, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, California Living Museum, Bakersfield Museum of Art, and Hart Memorial Park.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Bakersfield, CA, allowing time to visit popular attractions like the Kern County Museum, California Living Museum, and enjoy local cuisine.