What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Carson is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Carson is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Carson?

The distance between Bakersfield and Carson is 130 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Carson without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Carson?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Bakersfield to Carson, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Carson is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bakersfield to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Carson.

Bakersfield to Carson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Carson by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
3h 1m
$18–35
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Carsoncar 126 mi
2h 14m
$23–34
Fly, tram, bus
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BFL - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
2h 24m
$50–224
Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 31m
$41–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
4h 42m
$25–43

Bakersfield to Carson by bus and subway

34Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Carson.

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 3h 1m.

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