There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Calico by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 39mDrive 140.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Calicocar 140.1 mi
2h 31m$24–35Bus via Barstow Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Barstow Stationbus FlixBus 2038
5h 25m$71–103
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Calico is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Calico is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Barstow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Calico is 143 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Calico without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Bakersfield to Calico, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Calico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Calico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Calico is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bakersfield to Calico.
There are 29+ hotels available in Calico.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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