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Bakersfield: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States.

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Now in the cityBakersfieldsunset 04:59 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map3
Exchange rate$1.00per 1 $USD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Worth a day trip
Bakersfield in pictures24 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Meadows Field BFL7.5 km from the centre
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport SBA129 km from the centre
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field SMX141 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in United States: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

7programmes in the country
8kinds of programmes
Workupdated Nov 3, 2026
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SeasonsummerLanguageEnglish · B2Paybackpaying off
students · for students · in summer · popular
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Internshipupdated Nov 2, 2026
Internship in the USA
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish · B2Paybackpartially
graduates · senior students · for students · long-term
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summer campsupdated Sep 1, 2026
Camp in the USA
SeasonsummerLanguageEnglish · B2Paybackpartially
graduates · students · for students
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