Driving:
The most direct route is via Interstate 5 (I-5) South to Los Angeles. This route takes approximately 2 hours without traffic. Once you reach Los Angeles, take the 118 West Freeway (San Fernando Valley Freeway) to the San Fernando Valley.
Public Transportation:
- Amtrak Train:
Amtrak operates the Pacific Surfliner train service from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station. The trip takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. From Union Station, you can transfer to the Metrolink Ventura County Line or Orange County Line to various stops in the San Fernando Valley.
- Greyhound Bus:
Greyhound offers bus service from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. The trip takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. From Los Angeles, you can transfer to one of the local bus lines or Metrolink to reach the San Fernando Valley.
Flying:
- Bakersfield to Van Nuys (VNY):
Avelo Airlines operates direct flights from Bakersfield Municipal Airport (BFL) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in the San Fernando Valley. The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Bakersfield to Los Angeles (LAX):
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines offer direct flights from Bakersfield to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The flight time is about 1 hour. From LAX, you can take a taxi, Uber, Lyft, or the FlyAway bus to the San Fernando Valley.