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 Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to TA Travel Center - Bakersfieldbus Westminster
2h 32m$78–96Bus via Truxtun @ Amtrak
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 7m$18–30Drive 125.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Shaftercar 125.3 mi
2h 16m$23–33Bus via Bakersfield (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m
California to Shafter by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Shafter is to bus via Truxtun @ Amtrak which costs $17 - $30 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 station to Shafter. However, there are services departing from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA and arriving at TA Travel Center - Bakersfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between California and Shafter is 138 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from California to Shafter without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from California to Shafter, including transfers.
California to Shafter bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA.
California to Shafter bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at TA Travel Center - Bakersfield 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 seven+ hotels available in Shafter.
What companies run services between California, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?
Xe Do Hoang Transportation operates a bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to TA Travel Center - Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $33–36 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to TA Travel Center - Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $33–36
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
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