Traffic & Transportation in Bakersfield
Bakersfield sits along State Route 99 and State Route 58, with its own regional airport (BFL), giving southern Central Valley residents practical highway and limited air access.
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Learn moreState Route 99 and State Route 58: real regional corridors
Bakersfield sits at the junction of State Route 99 (the Central Valley's primary north-south corridor) and State Route 58 (a real east-west route toward the Mojave Desert and beyond) -- a genuine transportation advantage for a growing city.
Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Bakersfield is served by its own regional airport (Meadows Field, BFL), offering limited commercial air access -- though residents needing broader flight options often drive to Los Angeles-area airports.
A genuinely car-dependent, growing city
Like most Central Valley cities, Bakersfield lacks light rail or comparable regional transit, and its real, fast population growth means residents should plan around a genuinely car-dependent daily commute that may face growing congestion over time.
Key takeaways
- Bakersfield sits at the junction of State Route 99 and State Route 58, real regional highway corridors.
- Meadows Field Airport (BFL) offers limited direct commercial air access.
- Bakersfield is genuinely car-dependent, with its real, fast population growth a factor for future congestion.
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