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Trip Overview

The average bus between Running Springs and Bakersfield takes 12h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Running Springs to Bakersfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 20m
Duration
200 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Running Springs to Bakersfield bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Running Springs and Bakersfield. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Running Springs is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Bakersfield at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Mountain TransitAmtrak6h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Mountain TransitAmtrak20h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Mountain TransitAmtrak6h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Mountain TransitAmtrak20h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Mountain TransitAmtrak6h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Running Springs to Bakersfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Running Springs to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Running Springs, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfield twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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