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Bakersfield Charter Bus Rentals
Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com makes finding group transportation in Bakersfield, California fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Bakersfield in seconds! Whether you're shuttling a fan group to Dignity Health Arena for a Condors game, planning a bachelorette night through downtown, or coordinating a long-distance run down SR-99 to Los Angeles, Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus for your next trip.
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You have enough to plan. Transportation shouldn't be the hard part. Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — built so you can fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Bakersfield and all of Kern County. No calling five operators.
No waiting on callbacks. No account required.
Want a party bus with a built-in bar and LED lighting for a Saturday night out on H Street? A 56-passenger motorcoach with onboard WiFi and reclining seats for a corporate conference at the Convention Center? You can request the amenities you want, compare pictures and estimated prices side by side in seconds, and book the bus that works for your group — all in one place.
Buses are available statewide for local trips across Bakersfield and long-distance runs to Los Angeles, Fresno, Las Vegas, and beyond. Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool now to see what's available for your dates!
Bakersfield Charter Bus Rental Options
Through this website, you can find and compare minibuses, party buses, charter buses, sprinter vans, and school buses from a network of transportation companies serving Bakersfield, CA. Whatever your group size or occasion, there's a vehicle in the network ready for it!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 661-520-0740 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Modern Amenities on Every Bakersfield Charter Bus Rental
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 661-520-0740 before booking.
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Getting a price quote for your Bakersfield bus rental takes under 30 seconds using our online tool — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location and you'll land on a results page showing vehicle options, photos, and estimated pricing from a network of bus companies serving Kern County.
Pricing in Bakersfield depends on the bus type and size, how long you need it, how many stops are on your itinerary, and the time of year. A 15-passenger minibus for an airport transfer to Meadows Field Airport prices differently than a 56-passenger charter bus for a full-day Kern County Fair shuttle. Party buses with onboard bars and LED lighting cost more per hour than a straightforward motorcoach, and Saturday evenings run higher than Tuesday afternoons.
The fastest way to see estimated numbers for your specific trip? Use the online form right now. Or call 661-520-0740 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your itinerary, group size, and budget!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 661-520-0740. | ||||
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Compare Bakersfield Charter Bus Rentals Across a Whole Network
Finding group transportation used to mean calling company after company, describing your trip over and over, and waiting hours on callbacks that never quite lined up. Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com replaces all of that with something a whole lot simpler.
Because Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com is not a local bus company and doesn't own any vehicles, you're never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have parked in its lot. Instead, this website brings together a large network of independently owned transportation providers serving Bakersfield and the surrounding region — so you can compare more options, more packages, and more price points than any single company could offer. You share your trip details once.
Then you review available options side by side, with vehicle photos and estimated pricing, and choose the bus that works for you.
Whether you have a detailed itinerary mapped out or just know your date and headcount, a support team is always available at 661-520-0740 to walk you through your options and put together a custom package. Or skip the call entirely and use the 30-second online tool — no account needed, instant results, and buses available for every occasion across Kern County and the entire state.
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Whatever brings your group together in Bakersfield, there's a bus in the network ready for it. From airport transfers and concert shuttles to weddings, prom nights, corporate events, and long-distance runs down SR-99 — Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to find and book the right transportation for every occasion. Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to get started!
Bakersfield Airport Transportation
Flying in or out of Meadows Field Airport (BFL) (3701 Wings Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308) with a group? Skip the multi-car caravan and the parking garage scramble. A private airport shuttle bus picks your whole group up at one address and drops everyone curbside at the terminal on Wings Way — or reverses the run on arrival, gathering passengers at baggage claim and heading straight to the hotel or event venue.
Meadows Field is a compact regional terminal, but coordinating a dozen individual rideshares across one pickup area gets messy fast. One bus, one pickup window, and nobody standing on the curb wondering where their ride went.
Heading to LAX or SFO for a bigger flight? Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com can help you find a long-distance airport transfer bus down I-5 or SR-99 to Los Angeles, roughly 110 miles south. Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to compare airport shuttle buses serving Bakersfield right now!
Bakersfield Concert Transportation
Bakersfield's live music scene punches well above its weight — this is Buck Owens country, after all. When a show sells out at Dignity Health Arena on Truxtun Avenue or a touring act rolls through the Fox Theater on H Street, parking downtown gets tight and rideshare pricing spikes right when the show lets out.
A concert charter bus rental in Bakersfield changes the whole equation. Your group rides together, the pregame energy builds on the way there, and the pickup after the encore is already handled — no surge pricing, no hunting for your car in a dark lot on Truxtun Ave.
Want to upgrade the ride? A 15- to 50-passenger party bus may include a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound so the night starts the moment you board. Compare concert bus rentals from a network of Bakersfield transportation providers in seconds — call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool now!
Bakersfield Corporate Event Transportation
Moving a team between hotels on Ming Avenue and the Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center on Truxtun Ave shouldn't require a fleet of individual expense reports. A corporate charter bus in Bakersfield keeps your staff together, on schedule, and off SR-99 during the afternoon backup near the downtown interchange.
Full-size motorcoaches may offer reclining seats, onboard WiFi, power outlets, and climate control — so your team can review materials, finish a slide deck, or simply decompress on the ride between venues. Minibuses handle smaller delegations and fit tighter downtown drop-off zones without the oversized-vehicle headaches of a 56-passenger coach.
Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com brings together a large network of transportation providers serving Bakersfield's corporate corridor, so you can compare vehicles and packages in one place instead of chasing down individual operators. Book by the hour, the day, or the mile — whatever your event's schedule demands. Call 661-520-0740 to get started!
Bakersfield Employee Transportation
SR-99 through central Bakersfield backs up during the morning and afternoon commute windows — and that's before you factor in the agricultural truck traffic that runs heavy on the corridor year-round. A dedicated employee shuttle bus takes that commute off your team's plate entirely.
Whether you're running a daily route from a park-and-ride on Coffee Road to an office campus in southwest Bakersfield, shuttling staff between a satellite facility and headquarters, or covering a temporary parking closure, Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com helps you find recurring employee shuttle service sized to your headcount and scheduled around your actual workday. Onboard WiFi may turn dead commute time into productive time, and reclining seats may help your team arrive ready to work instead of road-weary.
One predictable transportation cost replaces a stack of individual parking reimbursements. Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to compare employee shuttle buses serving Bakersfield and Kern County!
Bakersfield Government & Military Transportation
Government agencies and military units across Kern County rely on group transportation for personnel moves, training events, base transfers, and official functions. Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to find charter buses, minibuses, and sprinter vans sized to your group and your mission — whether you need a single transfer or multi-day coverage across the region.
Bakersfield sits at the intersection of SR-99 and SR-58, making it a natural staging point for groups moving between Central Valley installations, Edwards Air Force Base to the southeast, and facilities throughout Southern California. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote.
No account required. A support team is available every day of the year at 661-520-0740 to help coordinate your transportation and put together a package that fits your timeline and requirements. Use the online quote tool or call now!
Bakersfield Long-Distance Transportation
Bakersfield is positioned right at the crossroads of California — roughly 110 miles north of Los Angeles via SR-99 and I-5, about 110 miles south of Fresno, about 75 miles from the Antelope Valley, and within a day's drive of Las Vegas, Phoenix, and the Bay Area. When your group needs to cover real distance, a full-size motorcoach makes the journey comfortable instead of exhausting.
Long-distance charter buses may offer reclining seats, climate control, onboard WiFi, power outlets, undercarriage luggage bays with room for full-size suitcases, and onboard restrooms — so nobody's asking for a stop every two hours on the I-5 grapevine. Whether you're moving a sports team to a tournament in San Diego, a church group to a retreat in the Bay Area, or a corporate delegation to a conference in Los Angeles, Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com connects you to a network of providers ready for the long haul.
Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to compare long-distance bus options from Bakersfield today!
Bakersfield Private Event Transportation
Family reunion hitting multiple stops across Kern County? A milestone birthday making the rounds from downtown Bakersfield to the Kern River Valley? A retirement party that needs everyone in one place at the same time?
A private charter bus keeps the whole group together and on your schedule — not scrambling across three parking lots in separate cars.
Through Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com, you can compare minibuses, charter buses, and party buses from a network of independent providers serving Bakersfield and the surrounding area. Party buses may come with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound for groups that want the celebration to start on the ride. Motorcoaches may carry undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms for groups covering more ground.
One vehicle, one quoted rate, and no surge pricing when the party wraps up. Call 661-520-0740 or fill out the online quote form to compare private event buses in Bakersfield right now!
Bakersfield Prom Transportation
Prom season runs April through May across Bakersfield Unified and Kern High School District schools — Bakersfield High, Liberty High, West High, Highland High, and every other campus on the calendar fills up at the same time. That means the buses fill up at the same time too.
Book your Bakersfield prom party bus early — six months out is not too soon, and waiting until March can mean higher rates or less availability. A party bus picks the whole group up at one address, runs the itinerary you set, and brings everyone home at the end of the night — with features such as a built-in bar, LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and a premium Bluetooth sound system available on some vehicles. Confirm the features of the vehicle offered before booking.
Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com lets you compare prom buses from a network of Kern County providers in one place, so you're not limited to whatever one company has left on the calendar. Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to request transportation for your date!
Bakersfield Religious Group Transportation
Getting your congregation to a weekend retreat, a regional conference, a mission trip, or a standing weekly service across town is a whole lot easier when one bus handles the logistics instead of a dozen volunteer drivers. Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com helps faith communities across Bakersfield find minibuses, charter buses, and motorcoaches sized to their group — from a 15-passenger van for a small ministry team to a 56-passenger coach for a full congregation event.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network, so no member of your group gets left behind. Just mention it when you request your quote and the team will find the right fit. Whether your destination is across Bakersfield or across the state, one vehicle keeps everyone together from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Call 661-520-0740 any day of the year or use the 30-second online quote tool to compare religious group transportation serving Bakersfield and Kern County!
Bakersfield School Event Transportation
Forget chasing down chaperone drivers and splitting your class across three parent cars. A field trip charter bus in Bakersfield keeps every student and every chaperone together from school pickup to venue drop-off and back again — with overhead parcel racks for backpacks and lunch bags, and enough room that nobody's sitting on a lap.
Popular Bakersfield field trip destinations like the California Living Museum on Alfred Harrell Highway and the Bakersfield Museum of Art on R Street are both popular group destinations. Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com lets you compare field trip buses from a network of local providers and match the vehicle to your exact student and chaperone count — so you're not paying for 56 seats when 28 will do. ADA-accessible buses are available on request.
Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to compare school field trip buses serving Bakersfield today!
Bakersfield Sporting Event Transportation
Game-day parking around Dignity Health Arena on Truxtun Avenue fills fast for Condors games and major events — and fan groups relying on individual cars end up scattered across surface lots with no plan for getting back together after the final buzzer. A sporting event charter bus keeps your group on one arrival plan and one departure, with the pregame energy already building on the ride in.
For sports teams traveling to tournaments and away games, a motorcoach may carry full undercarriage luggage bays for equipment bags, duffels, and gear — so athletes travel comfortably instead of cramming into a van. Whether you're moving a youth soccer team to a regional tournament in Fresno or shuttling a high school basketball squad down SR-99 to Los Angeles, Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com connects you to a network of transportation providers ready for game day.
Call 661-520-0740 or use the online quote tool to compare sports transportation buses serving Bakersfield right now!
Bakersfield Wedding Transportation
Your wedding day has enough moving parts. Transportation shouldn't be one of them. A Bakersfield wedding shuttle bus picks your guests up at the hotel, runs them to the ceremony, shuttles everyone to the reception, and brings them home at the end of the night — so nobody's navigating Ming Avenue after midnight or paying surge pricing after the last dance.
Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com lets you compare minibuses, charter buses, and party buses from a network of Kern County providers, with the option to request white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors. Book the bus for the full weekend — rehearsal dinner Friday, ceremony and reception Saturday, and a Sunday brunch shuttle for out-of-town guests who need a ride back to Meadows Field Airport.
Wedding season in Bakersfield fills fast in spring and fall. Call 661-520-0740 early or use the online quote tool to request transportation for your date!
Bakersfield Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
Kern County's wine and craft beer scene is bigger than most visitors expect. The Kern River Valley and the rolling hills east of Bakersfield are home to a growing collection of tasting rooms and small-production wineries, and the city itself has a handful of craft taprooms worth an afternoon. When your group wants to hit multiple stops in a single day, a wine tour bus keeps everyone together between tastings — and keeps everyone safe on the drive home.
A party bus or minibus rental handles the routing, the parking, and the logistics while your group focuses on the flight. No designated driver debates. No splitting into cars at every stop.
No surge pricing at the end of the night. Compare wine tour and brewery transportation from a network of providers serving Bakersfield and the surrounding Kern County area through Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com.
Call 661-520-0740 or use the 30-second online quote tool to find your Bakersfield wine tour bus today!
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Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Bakersfieldcharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website for group transportation. It is not a bus company, not a local operator, and not a motor carrier. It's a website that lets you fill out one quick form and compare charter buses, minibuses, party buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Bakersfield, CA — all in one place, with no account required.
A free quote is available online or by phone at 661-520-0740 any day of the year.
Dignity Health Arena (1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301) sits in the heart of downtown Bakersfield. The venue's official parking is located off N Street between Truxtun Avenue and California Avenue; parking rates vary by event, and advance parking can generally be purchased through AXS. Bus drop-off and oversized-vehicle staging should be confirmed with the venue for the specific event, since the official parking page does not publish a dedicated charter bus lot.
Condors game nights and major concerts can affect the Truxtun Avenue approach.
Kern County Fairgrounds (1142 South P St, Bakersfield, CA 93307) is located in south-central Bakersfield, with the main vehicle entrance off South P Street. Charter bus access and oversized-vehicle staging should be confirmed with the fairgrounds before arrival because assignments can vary by event day. The 2026 Kern County Fair runs from September 23 through October 4, 2026, and official fair parking is listed at $10.
Call the fairgrounds at 661-520-0740 ahead of your visit to confirm current charter bus access and parking assignments for your specific event date.
Bakersfield Museum of Art (1930 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) is in downtown Bakersfield next to Mill Creek at Central Park. The museum's official visitor information lists free public parking on the north and west sides of the building. Groups should contact the museum ahead of their visit to coordinate drop-off timing and confirm the best approach for their vehicle.
The museum's current hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday are closed.
California Living Museum (CALM) (10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306) sits in northeast Bakersfield on Alfred Harrell Highway. Groups should contact CALM directly before arrival to confirm bus access, parking, and their arrival window, especially on weekdays during the school year when multiple groups may be scheduled. Current general admission is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors age 60 and older, and $8 for children ages 3 through 12; CALM is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Group arrangements should be confirmed with CALM before booking.
Fox Theater Bakersfield (2001 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) is a restored 1930 Art Deco landmark. The theater does not publish a dedicated charter bus parking lot on the venue page. Contact the Fox Theater box office at (661) 852-7469 ahead of your event to confirm current curbside protocols and any street restrictions on H Street or 20th Street for your specific date.
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) (3701 Wings Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308) is Kern County's commercial airport, located in northwest Bakersfield off SR-99 and Merle Haggard Drive. Charter bus drop-off and pickup should be coordinated at the terminal curb on Wings Way. Because BFL is a smaller regional terminal, the curb area is compact, so coordinating your arrival window with your group before pulling to the curb keeps the flow moving.
Have your group assembled at baggage claim with all luggage before calling the bus forward, since commercial vehicles cannot idle indefinitely at the active curb. Review the airport's current ground transportation information before your trip.
Book three to six months out for most Bakersfield trips to get the best rate and the widest vehicle selection. Stretch that to six months or more for dates that fill the entire Kern County market at once. The Kern County Fair, which runs September 23 through October 4, 2026, brings large crowds to the South P Street fairgrounds and can tighten bus availability across Bakersfield.
Prom season in April and May across Kern High School District campuses is one of the single busiest stretches of the year — book by December or expect premium pricing. Condors playoff runs at Dignity Health Arena and major touring concerts at the Fox Theater may fill dates fast. The cheapest windows to rent a bus in Bakersfield are typically January through early March and mid-November outside of Thanksgiving weekend.
Waiting until the last minute can mean higher rates, fewer vehicles, or both — call 661-520-0740 now to request your date!
Go Where You Want, When You Want!
Find Charter Buses to the Top Bakersfield Destinations
Bakersfield has more to offer than most first-time visitors expect — from a multipurpose arena on Truxtun Avenue to a wildlife museum in the northeast hills, a restored Art Deco theater on H Street, and a fairgrounds campus on South P Street. Here's what you need to know about arriving by bus at each one!
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Dignity Health Arena
Dignity Health Arena (1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301) is Bakersfield's multipurpose arena and home of the Bakersfield Condors (AHL). It hosts hockey, concerts, graduations, and major touring events throughout the year. The venue's official parking is located off N Street between Truxtun Avenue and California Avenue, while bus access and oversized-vehicle staging should be confirmed for the specific event.
On Condors game nights and high-profile concert dates, the Truxtun Avenue approach can see significant foot traffic before and after the event, so coordinate your pickup window before the crowd hits the sidewalk.
Kern County Fairgrounds
Kern County Fairgrounds (1142 South P St, Bakersfield, CA 93307) is located in south-central Bakersfield and hosts the annual Kern County Fair each fall. The 2026 Fair runs from September 23 through October 4, 2026. The main vehicle entrance is off South P Street, and bus access and staging should be confirmed with the fairgrounds before arrival because assignments may shift by event day.
Outside of Fair season, the fairgrounds hosts concerts, swap meets, and private events year-round.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield Museum of Art (1930 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) sits in downtown Bakersfield next to Mill Creek at Central Park. The museum presents rotating exhibitions of regional and national work and is a popular school field trip destination in Kern County. The museum's official visitor information lists free public parking on the north and west sides of the building.
Current museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday are closed. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors age 62 and older, and free for children age 5 and under.
California Living Museum
California Living Museum (CALM) (10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306) combines a zoo, botanical garden, and natural history museum on its campus in northeast Bakersfield. CALM focuses on California native species — from black bears and mountain lions to golden eagles and desert tortoises. Groups should contact CALM to confirm bus access and their arrival window.
CALM is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Current general admission is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors age 60 and older, and $8 for children ages 3 through 12. Group arrangements should be confirmed with CALM before booking.
Fox Theater Bakersfield
Fox Theater Bakersfield (2001 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) is a restored 1930 Art Deco landmark and a live music venue in the Central Valley. The theater hosts national touring acts, comedy shows, and local performances year-round. The Fox does not publish a dedicated charter bus lot on its venue page, so contact the box office at (661) 852-7469 before your event to confirm curbside procedures and any street restrictions on your show night.
Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center
Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center (1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301), part of the Dignity Health Arena complex on Truxtun Avenue, serves as Bakersfield's primary venue for conventions, trade shows, graduations, and corporate events. The official venue information describes the complex as hosting concerts, family shows, community activities, and other events throughout the year. Charter bus access and oversized-vehicle staging should be coordinated per event.
For corporate groups shuttling between hotels on Truxtun and the Convention Center, a minibus or motorcoach can simplify the downtown parking logistics. Call 661-520-0740 to compare transportation options.