Because of its centralized location, CSUB is easy accessible via California’s two main north-south corridors — Freeway 99 and Interstate 5. See detailed driving directions below, or find us on Google maps.
Arriving at CSU Bakersfield from NORTH of Bakersfield:
- Take Interstate 99 SOUTH toward Bakersfield
- Exit 99 at California Avenue
- At the traffic light, turn right onto California Avenue
- Continue on California Avenue for about 1.5 miles
- Turn right at Stockdale Highway
- Continue on Stockdale Highway for about 2.6 miles
- Turn left into campus on Don Hart Drive West
Arriving at CSU Bakersfield from SOUTH of Bakersfield:
- Take Interstate 99 NORTH toward Bakersfield
- Exit 99 at Stockdale Highway
- Bear to the LEFT on the transition road when you exit the freeway
- At the traffic light, turn left onto Wible Road
- Immediately turn left at Stockdale Highway
- Continue on Stockdale Highway for about 3.9 miles
- Turn left into campus on Don Hart Drive West
Arriving at CSU Bakersfield from WEST Via Interstate 5:
- Take the Stockdale Highway exit east toward Bakersfield for about 13 miles
- Turn right onto campus on Don Hart Drive West
Arriving at CSU Bakersfield from EAST of Bakersfield:
- Take State Route 58 WEST toward Bakersfield
- Turn right onto S. Real Road - prepare to make a quick left turn
- Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
- Continue on Stockdale Highway for about 3.5 miles
- Turn left into campus on Don Hart Drive West