Day trip from Bakersfield to Anaheim
Anaheim lies 199 km (123 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 199 km (123 mi) apart, Anaheim is a realistic day trip from Bakersfield: about 3 h 14 min each way by road.
| Bakersfield | Anaheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 350,742 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 92801–92899 |
What to see in Anaheim
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Disneyland | 17,337,000 | 2024 |
| Disney California Adventure | 10,050,000 | 2024 |
| Anaheim Public Library | 1,098,146 | 2016 |
The busiest is Disneyland at 17,337,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Anaheim
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Staying in Anaheim
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Common questions
How far is Anaheim from Bakersfield?
199 km (123 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield; by road roughly 242 km (151 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Anaheim by road?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Anaheim?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.