What is the cheapest way to get from California to Shafter?

The cheapest way to get from California to Shafter is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Shafter?

The fastest way to get from California to Shafter is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between California and Shafter?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Shafter. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Lerdo Highway at Beech Avenue via Truxtun @ Amtrak and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from California to Shafter?

The distance between California and Shafter is 130 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

How do I travel from California to Shafter without a car?

The best way to get from California to Shafter without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $28 - $90.

How long does it take to get from California to Shafter?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from California to Shafter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Shafter bus from?

California to Shafter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Shafter bus arrive?

California to Shafter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from California to Shafter?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Shafter is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from California to Shafter.

Where can I stay near Shafter?

There are 11+ hotels available in Shafter.

California to Shafter - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Shafter by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (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
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 57m
$28–86
Drive 125.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Shaftercar 125.3 mi
2h 14m
$23–33
Bus via Stringham Park - Northbound (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
4h 42m
$24–55
Bus via Stringham Park - Northbound #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 57m
$60–69

California to Shafter by bus

33Weekly Buses

3h 57mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between California, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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