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Bakersfield → Lancaster

Bakersfield to Lancaster by train

Lancaster lies 110 km (68 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 29 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 134 km (83 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

BakersfieldLancaster

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BakersfieldLancaster
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population373,640161,103
Elevation130 m (427 ft)718 m (2,356 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordBakersfieldLancaster
Postal codes93301–9339093534–93586

Where to book trains from Bakersfield to Lancaster

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Staying in Lancaster

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Common questions

How far is Lancaster from Bakersfield?

110 km (68 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield; by road roughly 134 km (83 mi).

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

About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Lancaster?

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 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.