Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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While the train is the main method of transportation from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

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Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Bakersfield to Los Angeles.  Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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Over the past month, a train ticket between Bakersfield and Los Angeles cost $29.00, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 2 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $1.01 more.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Bakersfield.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?

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The distance between Bakersfield and Los Angeles is approximately 101 miles, or 163 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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Most days, there is only one train which leaves Bakersfield at 12:00pm and arrives in Los Angeles  around 3 hours later.

Question 9

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Question 10

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

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There are more train stations and stops in Los Angeles than most cities. Most trains from Bakersfield will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Los Angeles:

Question 11

Where is the train station in Bakersfield?

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There is one train station in Bakersfield.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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By booking your train trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 2 days ahead of time, you can save about $1.01 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Question 13

Average prices by travel date

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For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles will range from  to . If you're planning to travel by train to Los Angeles in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Bakersfield you can find in the next 7 days is . Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.

Question 14

Monthly average prices

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Mark your calendar for  if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of . If you're planning a trip from Bakersfield to Los Angeles during , bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about  for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Question 15

Need a return trip from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

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Question 16

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.