How long is the commute from Bakersfield, CA?
Workers who live in Bakersfield, CA take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Bakersfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Bakersfield | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±1.3 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±0.9 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±0.7 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Bakersfield, the average commute is lower than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bakersfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Bakersfield ranks 24 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 792 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bakersfield
| Vehicles available | Bakersfield | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±1.0 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±1.1 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±1.0 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Bakersfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bakersfield
| Bakersfield | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±0.7 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bakersfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kern County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bakersfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | — | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Old Stine | 0.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Park | 0.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 2.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 3.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rexland Acres | 4.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| La Cresta | 4.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Bakersfield | 4.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Park | 4.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rexland Acres, CA (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Greenfield (community) | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Weedpatch | 25.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 20 | East Niles | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Lamont | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Arvin | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | McFarland | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 24 (tie) | East Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Shafter | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Wasco | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 (tie) | Oildale | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Benton Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Potomac Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bakersfield
How long is the average commute in Bakersfield?
Workers who live in Bakersfield, CA take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bakersfield without a car?
7.4% of households in Bakersfield have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bakersfield?
8.2% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Bakersfield worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bakersfield city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bakersfield city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bakersfield city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bakersfield city, California (place:03526, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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