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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carson to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Carson to Bakersfield?

The distance between Carson and Bakersfield is 138 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Carson to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Bakersfield bus from?

Carson to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Where does the Carson to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Carson to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th station.

Can I drive from Carson to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Bakersfield is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Carson to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 71+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Carson to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Bakersfield by bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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 Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St Internationalbus 1
3h 43m
$32–47
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 20m
$17–38
Drive 126.7 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Bakersfieldcar 126.7 mi
2h 11m
$24–34
Bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
3h 6m
$50–253
Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 52m
$37–58
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
6h 6m
$18–32

Carson to Bakersfield by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International via Olive / 5th and Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal in around 3h 43m.

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