Driving from Bakersfield to a cruise at Port of Long Beach? It is about 130 miles, about 2 hours 15 minutes by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of Long Beach is about 130 miles from Bakersfield, roughly 2 hours 15 minutes by car via I-5 South to I-710 South. Portside is not at Long Beach yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Carnival cruise terminal in the iconic Long Beach Dome beside the Queen Mary.
From Bakersfield, the drive to Port of Long Beach runs about 130 miles and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. Take I-5 South to I-710 South. Cruises depart from the Carnival cruise terminal in the iconic Long Beach Dome beside the Queen Mary. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Bakersfield saves a scramble after the drive.
Long Beach is Carnival's Southern California home port and a heavy drive-to port for the greater LA area. The terminal lot fills on sailing weekends, so a reserved off-site spot with a shuttle is a popular way to save. Port of Long Beach is served by Carnival, so whichever line you are sailing from Bakersfield, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of Long Beach and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Long Beach parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of Long Beach is about 130 miles from Bakersfield, roughly 2 hours 15 minutes by car via I-5 South to I-710 South. Cruises depart from the Carnival cruise terminal in the iconic Long Beach Dome beside the Queen Mary. Portside does not have a lot at Long Beach yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 2 hours 15 minutes from Bakersfield, taking I-5 South to I-710 South. The terminal lot fills on sailing weekends, so a reserved off-site spot with a shuttle is a popular way to save. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of Long Beach. Join the Long Beach waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of Long Beach is served by Carnival. Many of those cruisers drive in from Bakersfield and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.