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Norwalk to Bakersfield by train

Bakersfield lies 185 km (115 mi) north-west of Norwalk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 30 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 225 km (140 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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NorwalkBakersfield
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population107,140373,640
Elevation29 m (95 ft)130 m (427 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordNorwalk/Santa Fe Springs stationBakersfield
Postal codes90650–9065293301–93390

Where to book trains from Norwalk to Bakersfield

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Common questions

How far is Bakersfield from Norwalk?

185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Norwalk; by road roughly 225 km (140 mi).

How long does it take to get from Norwalk to Bakersfield by train?

About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Norwalk and Bakersfield?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.