There are 4 ways to get from California to Shafter by bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (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
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus 1
3h 18m$30–45Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 7m$17–32Drive 125.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Shaftercar 125.3 mi
2h 16m$23–33Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m$40–58
California to Shafter by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Shafter is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from California to Shafter is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Shafter. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Lerdo Highway at Beech Ave. NB via GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between California and Shafter is 135 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from California to Shafter without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from California to Shafter, including transfers.
California to Shafter bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.
California to Shafter bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Shafter is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from California to Shafter.
There are six+ hotels available in Shafter.
What companies run services between California, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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