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The Best Way to Get from Bakersfield to LAX Airport

Exciting times: you’re about to leave Bakersfield to catch a flight. Maybe, you’re headed out to see the world. After all, LAX is a gateway to almost any city you’d like to visit. But before you can take off on your adventure, you need to get to that airport! Relax – getting from Bakersfield to LAX doesn’t have to be costly or stressful. Here’s your step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Take the Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles

Getting your bus ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles with Wanderu is super easy but be sure that you choose 611 Maple Avenue as your drop-off point when you get there. Downtown LA is pretty big, and you don’t want to miss your connection.

So, remember, you’re going to start at the bus station at 1401 Chamberlain Avenue, Bakersfield, and you’re going to finish your ride at 611 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles.

There are two Bakersfield to LA bus trips a day – but remember to book well in advance, especially if you’re planning to travel on the weekend or during holidays. Your Bakersfield to LAX trip is progressing! Let’s move to the next step.

Step 2: Take the Flyaway from Union Station to LAX

From Maple Avenue, it’s easy to get to the nearest Metro Station. Just walk to the Pershing Square Station and hop on the Red Line for two stops to get to Union Station. It’s the quickest way to get to your boarding point since the traffic in downtown LA can be pretty hectic. Just be sure to check the signage and get on the right train.

Once you’re at Union Station, it’s just a matter of getting the FlyAway Service to LAX. There are buses every 20 to 30 minutes, so you won’t have long to wait. Next stop? LAX, of course!

About Bakersfield

Although Bakersfield is a big city, it still manages to retain an air of spaciousness. Perhaps that’s partly due to its low-rise nature. Its tallest building is Truxton Tower – which isn’t particularly towering by anybody’s standards. The city is home to its own, distinctive style of country music and is famous for its horse shows, while the Kern County Fair rounds off the overall country-style feel.

About Los Angeles

When you travel from Bakersfield to Los Angeles on the way to LAX, you’d be pardoned for thinking you’ve stepped into another world. There’s quite a contrast between the relaxed, agricultural atmosphere of Bakersfield and the bustling City of Angels with its sprawling neighborhoods and bohemian locals. Of course, it’s home to Hollywood and a great place for partying it up, but it also offers quieter pastimes for those who prefer museums, art galleries, and educational activities.

About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport is most often known by its IATA code letters LAX. It’s quite big – after all, it’s the 4th busiest airport in the world – and it handles over 84 million passengers every year. If you have time before your flight departs, take some time to visit the restaurant with its scenic views and aircraft spotting opportunities. After all, enjoying such an easy trip from Bakersfield to LAX is something to celebrate!

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Jill Schwartz

Jill Schwartz

Jillian has lived in Massachusetts her whole life, but that doesn’t stop her from traveling to other parts of the world. While her most exciting memories have been in France and Belize, her favorite place to go is anywhere with a beach!

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