Community resources and programs in Kern County providing transportation services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Description: Provides real-time traffic conditions, including traffic accidents, construction information, travel times and transit information.
Who is eligible: For Motorists
Fees: Free
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week information system
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-635-2900 | Website: https://kern511.org/
Address: 1401 19th Street , Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides rail transportation to and from destination.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: Typical costs: City-to-city train tickets on Amtrak typically cost $20-$400 one way, depending on total distance and how early tickets are booked Passengers with Disabilities Discounts Military Personnel and Families Save 10% Seniors Save 10% Kids Ride 50% Off Group Travel Discount Government Discount
Hours: Monday-Sunday 3:45am - 9:00pm station hours, 24 Hour reservation line
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-395-3175 | Email: wecanhelp@amtrak.com | Website: www.amtrak.com
Address: 601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease can qualify to receive assistance with transportation to medical appointments, and monthly food box delivery. They assist with mental health, childcare, co-payment assistance, advocacy, and can provide up to $1,000 for emergency assistance for utility and rental.
Who is eligible: Serves all California, call to schedule an appointment
Hours: Available 24/7, call for appointment
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: info@cayennewellness.org | Website: https://cayennewellness.org/
Description: Provides anonymous support groups, enrichment classes, social activities, arts and crafts, and trips into the community for those who have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-822-4639 | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/cflc
Address: 107 South Mill Sreet, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Description: Provides anonymous support groups, enrichment classes, social activities, arts and crafts, and trips into the community for those who have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00am -7:00pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 760-446-1597 | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/cflc
Address: 1400 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Description: Provides a carpool, vanpool, transit program.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-832-7433 | Email: commuter@kerncog.org | Website: www.CommuteKern.org
Address: 1401 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides anonymous support groups, enrichment classes, social activities, arts and crafts, and trips into the community for those who have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-868-7550 | Email: mhhelpdesk@kernbhrs.org | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/cflc
Address: 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides door to door service to seniors and persons with disabilities within the city limits of Delano and the surrounding unincorporated areas of Kern County.
Who is eligible: Seniors, disabled adults
Hours: Office hours Monday-Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:30am-4:00pm Closed on Sunday and Holidays
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-721-3333 | Website: www.cityofdelano.org
Address: 1120 Glenwood Street, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Dial-A-Ride is a reservation-based, curb to curb service available in several communities within Kern County. Dial-A-Ride services are available to all riders within its designated service area. Dial-A-Ride is not available outside of the community it is assigned to.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Days and times of operation vary per route. Dispach Office for scheduling: Monday-Saturday: 4:00am-10:30pm
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-862-5032 | Email: info@kerntransit.org | Website: https://kerntransit.org/
Address: 2700 M Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides curb-to-curb transportation services with local and inter-city routes.A service that picks up seniors (age 60 and older) and Americans with Disabilities Act. Drives them to the location of their choice, picks them up at the location when the patron is finished with their errand, and drive them back to their point of departure.Reservation Based service
Who is eligible: Seniors 60 and older
Fees: Seniors: (60 & above) $1.00 ADA Certified: $1.00 ADA Attendant: FREE Children under 5: (with fare paying adult) FREE Exact fare only. Drivers do not make change.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-854-3139 | Email: mwilliams@arvin.org | Website: www.arvin.org
Address: 165 Plumtree Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Description: Provides curb-to-curb transportation services with local and inter-city routes.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: Adults 17 and older one way trip $1.70 and Seniors, Disabled, Youth 16 and younger $1.00
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 760-373-8665 | Email: mayor@californiacity.gov | Website: https://www.californiacity-ca.gov/CC/index.php/transportation
Address: 7800 Moss Street, California City, CA 93505
Description: Provides curb-to-curb transportation services with local and inter-city routes.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: Fee:General-$3.00 Reduced-$1.50
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:15pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-792-3091 | Website: http://www.mcfarlandcity.org/269/Transportation
Address: 401 West Kern Avenue, Mcfarland, CA 93250
Description: Provides curb-to-curb transportation services with local and inter-city routes.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: General Reduced Fare General-$3.00 Reduced-$1.50
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 760-499-5040 | Email: sshaver@ridgecrest-crest-ca.gov | Website: https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/197/Transit-Division
Address: 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Description: Provides curb-to-curb transportation services with local and inter-city routes.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: General-$2.50 and Senior/ADA/Youth-$1.75
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:15am-5:30pm Saturday 10:15am-2:30pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-763-3822 | Email: tazbill@cityoftaft.org | Website: https://www.cityoftaft.org/pview.aspx?id=5385&catid=563
Address: 333 Commerce Way , Taft, CA 93268
Description: Provides paratransit services to eligible riders who have a disability that prevents them from making some or all of their trips on fixed-route buses. Paratransit offers a shared-ride, curb-to-curb(origin-to-destination) service which operates in the same areas and during the same days and hours as the fixed-route bus system.
Who is eligible: Individuals with a disability who are unable to use the fixed route service
Fees: One Trip $3.00 Ten Ride Pass- $30.00
Hours: Customer service and bus schedule information: Monday-Friday: 5:00am - 10:00pm Saturday-Sunday: 7:00am - 9:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: webcontact@getbus.org | Website: https://www.getbus.org/get-a-lift/
Address: 1830 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Assist the veteran with residential stability, increase their skills levels and/or income, and obtain greater self determination. Not an emergency shelterVeteran Commitment:Case managementWeekly one-on-one meetingsParticipate in daily living skill classesParticipate in Employment and Training Program and/or apply for state or federal benefitsAttend bi-monthly Town Hall meetingsAgree to follow program policies and proceduresMust participate in volunteer activities
Who is eligible: - Veterans must be homeless or at-risk to qualify - Veterans must have served on active military duty with other than dishonorable discharge - Veteran does not have to have an income at time of intake - A referral will be completed and medical, mental health, substance abuse and criminal history will be reviewed for appropriate placement
Fees: Services based on income
Hours: Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Program is 24hrs
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-399-2490 | Email: info@cavaf.org | Website: www.cavaf.org
Address: 729 Decator Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides weekday shuttle service, for ambulatory patients, to Delano Regional Medical Center.
Who is eligible: Individuals seeking transportation to Delano Regional Center
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30om
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-725-4800 | Email: info@drmc.com | Website: www.drmc.com
Address: 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Does not provide direct services. Program is a regional transportation planning agency that coordinates major capital improvement projects among the 11 cities in Kern County, and is responsible for allocating the federal and state funds to implement capital improvement projects. Program also provides the Local Road Safety Plans (LRSPs) which gives an opportunity for the public to leave a comment about safety concerns in their area. Once completed, these plans will help agencied compete for future safety improvement funds manages by the state.
Who is eligible: Governmental agencies, the general public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Languages offered: AT&T multilingual line available, English
Contact: Phone: 661-635-2900 | Website: www.kerncog.org
Address: 1401 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides a local health plan for Medi-Cal managed care in Kern County (with the exception of Ridgecrest). Offers a 24-hour nurse line, eyeglasses, variety of specialist, podiatrists, hearing tests, and transportation assistance to it's members.Members needing transportation assistance in Delano need to contact Kern Family 5 days in advance.
Who is eligible: Medi-Cal eligible
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: Access to language interpreters in more than 150 languages, English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-632-1590 | Email: kernhealthsystems@gmail.com | Website: www.kernfamilyhealthcare.com
Address: 2900 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides support services: health insurance application assistance, HEAP/utility referrals, legal assistance,case management for pregnant women and families 0-5, parenting classes (court approved). Also has a domestic violence advocacy. Referral services available for local and out of the area providers for medical, dental, mental health, employment training and job search, food, shelter, and developmental screening.
Who is eligible: Open to the public. Developmental screening for children 0-5.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 760-379-2556 | Email: publiccomment@kernvilleusd.org | Website: www.kernvilleusd.org
Address: 2810 Nuggett Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Description: Provides nonstop flights to Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco and one-stop flights to hundreds of domestic and international destinations on United Airlines and American Airlines
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Daily 3:00am-1:30am
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-391-1800 | Email: meadowsfield@kerncounty.com | Website: www.meadowsfield.com
Address: 3701 Wings Way , Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Services include access to food programs, utility assistance, toys for tots enrollment, restraining order information, parent empowerment sessions and resources, application assistance with Medi-Cal, and Calfresh, prescription assistance, vision programs, drug and alcohol support groups, bus tickets to medical appointments, job search, resume referrals, Medicare and SSI information, GBLA referrals, health screenings, volunteer services, code compliance follow- up assistance, animal control, dog licences, spay/neuter vouchers, and congress and senate representatives.
Who is eligible: Open to the public. Program eligibility varies, client is assessed based on services needed/requested. *Food pantry is available on an emergency basis only* Must call to set up an appointment
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-4:30pm Closed on major holidays Food pantry: Last Wednesday of each month from 8:00am-10:00am
Languages offered: Bilingual family liason on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:15am-4:00pm, English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-245-4303 | Email: mcfrc@frazmtn.com | Website: http://www.mcfrc.com
Address: 3015 Mount Pinos Way Suite 201 , Frazier Park, CA 93225
Description: Program implements plans for the transportation department including: funding for public transportation, county road, highway, pedestrian and bicycle lane improvements.
Who is eligible: No information has been provided by Agency. Call for information.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-861-2191 | Email: ahakimi@kerncog.org | Website: www.kerncog.org
Address: 1401 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides a free, one way or round-trip Lyft ride to individuals (until funds are exhausted).Ride United can be utilized for:Medical Trips: Covid-19 vaccine appointments, flu vaccine appointments, non-emergency medical appointments, pharmacy/prescription pick up, and non-emergency hospital visit.Employment Trips: Job interviews, job training, and job fairs, pre-job requirements (drug test, finger printing, other required documentation), and work.Public Benefits Trips: Department of Social and Health Services, Social Security Administration, rental assistance appointment, utility assistance appointment, WIC appointment, tax preparation services, financial coaching, Medicaid/ CHIP benefits access, and housing benefits access.School Success and Readiness Trips: School physicals required school vaccination appointments, kindergarten registration, and classroom meetings with teachers.Legal Trips: Eviction court, court ordered community service, probation/parole check-in, court ordered education, and commute to/from court proceedings and/or counsel.
Who is eligible: - Must have valid use for the service - Must live in an area with adequate Lyft driver supply. - Must comply with Lyft's Health Safety Requirements - Must be 18+ years old or will be accompanied by someone who is 18+ years. - Must have a smarthphone (to create/use a personal Lyft account via app).
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-834-1820 | Email: info@uwkern.org | Website: https://uwcec.org/our-work/economic-resilience/ride-united/
Description: Assist veteran families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness quickly regain stability and permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. Types of Funding Available:Rental AssistanceUtility – Fee Payment AssistanceSecurity DepositsEmergency SuppliesTransportation
Who is eligible: - Veteran must be head of household - Veteran must live in or want to live in Kern County - Veteran household must meet threshold requirements
Fees: Services based on income
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-873-4600 | Email: info@cavaf.org | Website: www.cavaf.org
Address: 1617 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Provides transportation to and from doctor appointments or other health related appointments. See program fees below.
Who is eligible: Adults only: Disabled, wheel chair bound, seniors, individuals with other disabilities
Fees: Must follow-up with insurance provider first to verify if transportation fees are covered. Self-pay fee $100 flat rate within Bakersfield area, must call for fees information outside of Bakersfield.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm Sunday by appointment Service: Monday-Sunday
Languages offered: Multi-lingual, English, French, Arabic, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-873-1460 | Email: valley.medical.transport@hotmail.com | Website: www.valleymedicaltransport.org
Address: 601 Eureka Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides crisis hotline, emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment, case management, group counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, and support for human trafficking.Also provides the following services:Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) ProgramCampus SA Advocacy at CSUBPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inmate SA servicesHuman Trafficking Victim AdvocacyCourt Accompaniment and Legal AdvocacyAssistance with Temporary Restraining OrdersCommunity Prevention Education and TrainingEmployment and Housing Search and PlacementEducation and Job Skills TrainingLicensed Childcare (children 0-5 yrs.)Self-Defense Classes40-hr. Certified Domestic Violence Volunteer Training40-hr. Certified Sexual Assault Volunteer Training
Who is eligible: Open to all victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking.
Fees: Donations accepted.
Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Hotline 24 Hours, 7 days a week
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-322-0931 | Email: info@opendoorhelps.org | Website: https://opendoorhelps.org/
Address: PO Box 2054, Bakersfield, CA 93303
Description: Provides social programs, summer programs, park facilities, senior nutrition program, daily noon meals, and adult/youth sports.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-758-3081 | Email: cserna@wrpd.net | Website: http://wascoparks.com/
Address: 1280 Poplar Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Description: Program assists with men's long term residential, outpatient program, case management, and transportation (from prison to treatment providers)
Who is eligible: DMC (drug medi-cal), and STOP (Speclized Treatment Optimized Program) CDCR
Fees: Free
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 24/7
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-398-4303 | Email: info.ca@westcare.com | Website: https://westcare.com/
Address: 2901 S. H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Description: Provides parent support and social services, parenting/family development classes, case management for differential response. Social services include: emergency food referrals, clothing, diapers, bus passes for medical appointments, and counseling.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm Friday:1:00pm-6:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-9:00pm Sunday: Closed
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-763-4246 | Email: info@wsrpd.com | Website: https://www.wsrpd.com/parks-facilities/community-center/
Address: 500 Cascade Place, Taft, CA 93268
Description: Provides assitance to veterans. For some programs, eligibility requirements may be limited to men and women returning home from their tour of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Services offered include assistance with rent, utility bills (electric, water, gas, telephone), food, and clothing. Also provides financial management education, therapeutic and family programs.
Who is eligible: Eligibility varies, programs may require veterans to be Post 9/11 veterans that reside in or moving to Kern County, CA. Veterans must have a current disability rating with the VA or be in the process of obtaining a disability rating from the VA. Discharge of Honorable, General Under Honorable, or General.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-328-8600 | Email: info@thewoundedheroesfund.org | Website: www.thewoundedheroesfund.org
Address: 3121 Standard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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