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

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Compare coach, train and flight for Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £609.

Distance: 163 km

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£609

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£38

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£17

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6h 7m

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4h 7m

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3h 26m

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2h 56m

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1h 57m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £38.

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

A coach is £571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £609.

The fastest way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bakersfield, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £609 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-591.78. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 1h 57m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA

How to get to Los Angeles, CA from Bakersfield, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:302h25
    Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA
    11:55Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:302h25
    Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA
    11:55Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • UnitedUA4730
    14:031h02
    Meadows Field
    15:05Los Angeles International Airport
    £3481One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:102h30
    Bakersfield, McKee Road / South H Street (Kern Delta Park), CA
    15:40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:452h55
    Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA
    15:40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound
    20:502h00
    Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA
    22:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • UnitedUA4653 · UA1799
    16:204h07
    Meadows Field
    20:27Los Angeles International Airport
    £3561One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA4642 · UA1506
    9:544h13
    Meadows Field
    14:07Los Angeles International Airport
    £3561One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA4653 · UA2409
    16:205h11
    Meadows Field
    21:31Los Angeles International Airport
    £3561One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bakersfield, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £38.

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

A coach is £571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £609.

The fastest way to travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 7m.

The Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA distance is approximately 163 km.
The average frequency per day from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bakersfield, Amtrak Terminal, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Meadows Field and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 11 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Los Angeles, you can explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. For sightseeing, check out the Griffith Observatory for breathtaking views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center with its impressive art collection and gardens, and the Santa Monica Pier, featuring an amusement park and ocean views. Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to see star plaques of entertainment icons, or visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for diverse art collections.
For an enriching experience in Los Angeles, plan to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to explore major attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and the Getty Centre, while also enjoying the city's vibrant culture and diverse neighbourhoods.

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