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Trains from Bakersfield to Palmdale

🚆 Traveling from Bakersfield to Palmdale by train is a convenient option, taking around 3 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 102-mile distance. The journey involves a bus transfer towards Lancaster as the first step. 🚌 The first leg of the trip is a 2-hour 10-minute bus ride from Downtown Transit Center in Bakersfield to Schools First/15th St. in Lancaster, operated by Kern Transit. This is a smooth start to the journey towards Palmdale. 🚍 The second step includes another bus transfer towards Palmdale Transpo, taking approximately 33 minutes to reach Palmdale Transportation Center. This two-step journey provides a scenic route and a comfortable way to travel between these two Californian cities.

Where to stay in Palmdale

There are over 16 hotels to stay in Palmdale. Prices range from $57 per night.

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  • Two companies provide train routes from Bakersfield to Palmdale. Route 1 takes 3 hours and 39 minutes to reach Palmdale, covering a distance of 102 miles. Kern Transit operates the bus from Bakersfield to Lancaster with a transfer time of about 2 hours and 10 minutes, while Route 2 takes 3 hours and 55 minutes with a total distance of 104 miles, involving a bus transfer at Lancaster and another bus operated by AVTA to reach Palmdale Transportation Center.
  • The fastest train route between Bakersfield and Palmdale is Route 1, which takes 3 hours and 39 minutes to reach Palmdale covering a distance of 102 miles. This route involves a single bus transfer towards Lancaster which takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes with Kern Transit. In comparison, Route 2 takes 3 hours and 55 minutes with a transfer in Lancaster and another bus operated by AVTA to reach Palmdale Transportation Center.
  • There are no direct trains between Bakersfield and Palmdale. However, there are two routes available for this journey. Route 1 involves a single bus transfer towards Lancaster, while Route 2 requires two transfers - one in Lancaster and another towards Palmdale. Both routes offer bus services operated by Kern Transit and AVTA to facilitate the trip between the two cities.
  • The first bus of the day from Bakersfield to Palmdale via Route 1 typically departs from the Downtown Transit Center in Bakersfield towards Lancaster at the beginning of the day. The last bus of the day for this route departs in the evening. For Route 2, which includes a transfer in Lancaster before continuing on to Palmdale, the first bus of the day typically departs early in the morning. The last bus of the day for Route 2 usually leaves in the late evening, allowing for travel from Bakersfield to Palmdale throughout the day.
  • There are no direct train trips between Bakersfield and Palmdale. Both Route 1 and Route 2 require a bus transfer in Lancaster before reaching Palmdale. Route 1 takes approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes to complete the journey, while Route 2 takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes due to the transfer in Lancaster. Travelers should plan their trip accordingly to accommodate the bus transfers in their schedule.

Will you be returning to Bakersfield by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Palmdale to Bakersfield

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