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There are usually 3 daily train trips from Bakersfield to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$48.01 | Avg. Price$45.04 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips30 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration2h 57m | Duration3h 48m |
There are 33 intercity buses per day from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles usually takes around 2 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in just one hour and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 101 mi (163 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $17.08 |
| Trips per day | 33 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 5 |
Average score for buses from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
(Based on 7 ratings and reviews)
4.0
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5.0
Pros: The driver ..it was quiet and quick. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Get some rest.
5.0
Pros: The driver ..it was quiet and quick. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Get some sleep.
5.0
Pros: Friendly driver & cheap ticket. Cons: nothing. Tips: no.
Bus tickets for a trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles cost $41.33 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
If you're planning to travel by bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $38 to $51. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 4, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at $44.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 27 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $17.07 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are 5 bus lines from Bakersfield to Los Angeles available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 12 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 2h 43m | $22.42 |
| Autobuses Monarca | 2 | 2h 1m | $68.68 |
| FlixBus US | 12 | 2h 12m | $51.15 |
| Greyhound | 11 | 2h 13m | $53.00 |
| Los Limousines | 7 | 5h 46m | $64.56 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start at $17. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Autobuses Monarca from Bakersfield to Los Angeles from $68. There are 2 Autobuses Monarca schedules from Bakersfield to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Los Angeles. In Bakersfield, Autobuses Monarca departs to Los Angeles from 1000 Real Rd and no other station. In Los Angeles, Autobuses Monarca arrives at 1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd and 1 other station.
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Bakersfield to Los Angeles takes 2 hours and 1 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to Los Angeles in 1 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Los Angeles.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 12 trips per day from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 11 bus trips from Bakersfield to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from $33.
Book Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Los Angeles from $62. There are 7 Los Limousines schedules from Bakersfield to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Los Angeles. In Bakersfield, Los Limousines departs to Los Angeles from Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave and no other station. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines arrives at 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima and 1 other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Los Angeles takes 5 hours and 46 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Los Angeles in 1 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 6 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Los Angeles.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 163 kilometers from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Los Angeles. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 33 scheduled buses that travel from Bakersfield to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Bakersfield to Los Angeles without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at $41.29.
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Buses to Los Angeles leave from 4 stations in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
McKee Park & Ride Bus Stop
Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
1000 Real Rd
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 10 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
Los Angeles Bus Station
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
592 Gayley Ave
Downtown - Vignes Lot
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd
1716 7th Street
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