Kern County, California · Transportation and vehicles
Find public transit services in Kern County
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5 providers · 11 official links · 4 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026
In Kern County, 3 city governments, 1 public authority and 1 county department publish 11 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (4).
These are the Kern County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
Published Delano Area Rapid Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Read the official service information and the published route or programme conditions. Availability and eligibility depend on the named service; this guide does not verify an individual trip.
Service area: Published Delano Area Rapid Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Availability · Published operator service area; only the cited routes and programme conditions apply
DART provides fixed route bus service on four routes and demand responsive public transportation service (Dial-A- Ride) to the citizens of Delano and citizens residing within the immediate county area surrounding the city within the boundaries of State Route 43 to the west, County Line Road to the north, Pond Road to the south, and Kyte Avenue to the east.Source & saved evidence
City of Delano — Delano Area Rapid Transit — 90238 scope
DART provides fixed route bus service on four routes and demand responsive public transportation service (Dial-A- Ride) to the citizens of Delano and citizens residing within the immediate county area surrounding the city within the boundaries of State Route 43 to the west, County Line Road to the north, Pond Road to the south, and Kyte Avenue to the east.
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City of Delano — Delano Area Rapid Transit — 90238 scope
DART provides fixed route bus service on four routes and demand responsive public transportation service (Dial-A- Ride) to the citizens of Delano and citizens residing within the immediate county area surrounding the city within the boundaries of State Route 43 to the west, County Line Road to the north, Pond Road to the south, and Kyte Avenue to the east.
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Official accessibility or demand-response information. Eligibility and service areas vary; this information link does not submit an application or book a ride.
Service area: Published Delano Area Rapid Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Published Golden Empire Transit District service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Read the official service information and the published route or programme conditions. Availability and eligibility depend on the named service; this guide does not verify an individual trip.
Service area: Published Golden Empire Transit District service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Availability · Published operator service area; only the cited routes and programme conditions apply
It is the primary public transportation provider for the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area.Source & saved evidence
Official fare information. Check the exact rider category, route, ticket/pass and payment method before using a quoted amount.
Service area: Published Golden Empire Transit District service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Published Kern Regional Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Read the official service information and the published route or programme conditions. Availability and eligibility depend on the named service; this guide does not verify an individual trip.
Service area: Published Kern Regional Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Availability · Published operator service area; only the cited routes and programme conditions apply
Kern Transit provides passenger bus service between and within the rural communities of Kern County. Kern Transit provides intercity/regional fixed routes and also Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service within many communities. The transit system offers service for the communities of Arvin, Bakersfield, Boron, California City, Delano, Frazier Park, Inyokern, Keene, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Lamont, Lebec, McFarland, Mojave, North Edwards, Onyx, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, Wasco, Weldon, and Wofford Heights. Connections to Metrolink in Lancaster are also available. Kern Transit is a division of the Kern County Public Works Department.Source & saved evidence
County of Kern — Kern Regional Transit — 91059 scope
Kern Transit provides passenger bus service between and within the rural communities of Kern County. Kern Transit provides intercity/regional fixed routes and also Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service within many communities. The transit system offers service for the communities of Arvin, Bakersfield, Boron, California City, Delano, Frazier Park, Inyokern, Keene, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Lamont, Lebec, McFarland, Mojave, North Edwards, Onyx, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, Wasco, Weldon, and Wofford Heights. Connections to Metrolink in Lancaster are also available. Kern Transit is a division of the Kern County Public Works Department.
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County of Kern — Kern Regional Transit — 91059 scope
Kern Transit provides passenger bus service between and within the rural communities of Kern County. Kern Transit provides intercity/regional fixed routes and also Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service within many communities. The transit system offers service for the communities of Arvin, Bakersfield, Boron, California City, Delano, Frazier Park, Inyokern, Keene, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Lamont, Lebec, McFarland, Mojave, North Edwards, Onyx, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, Wasco, Weldon, and Wofford Heights. Connections to Metrolink in Lancaster are also available. Kern Transit is a division of the Kern County Public Works Department.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 11d3949722f05504
Official route and schedule information. Check the named route, date and published exceptions; linked PDF contents have not been reviewed.
Service area: Published Kern Regional Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Official fare information. Check the exact rider category, route, ticket/pass and payment method before using a quoted amount.
Service area: Published Kern Regional Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Official accessibility or demand-response information. Eligibility and service areas vary; this information link does not submit an application or book a ride.
Service area: Published Kern Regional Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Official accessibility or demand-response information. Eligibility and service areas vary; this information link does not submit an application or book a ride.
Service area: Published Kern Regional Transit — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Published McFarland City Transit Bus — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Read the official service information and the published route or programme conditions. Availability and eligibility depend on the named service; this guide does not verify an individual trip.
Service area: Published McFarland City Transit Bus — public transit service information service area and route/programme conditions; county and city links are browsing contexts and do not establish all-address coverage or individual eligibility.
Availability · Published operator service area; only the cited routes and programme conditions apply
The Transportation Division is responsible for the management and operations of the city's transit service, McFarland City Transit Bus.Source & saved evidence