Long-Distance Towing to Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield is about 110 miles north over the Grapevine — TowMatic runs long-haul flatbed transport up I-5 and CA-99 for Kern County moves, dealer transport, and vehicles that didn't survive the Tejon Pass climb.
The Grapevine section of I-5 through Tejon Pass is one of the most unforgiving stretches of highway in California — a long, steep climb that overheats marginal engines and a long downgrade that punishes worn brakes. CHP works vehicle breakdowns on this pass constantly, and when fog or winter weather closes it, we reroute onto CA-99 through the San Joaquin Valley instead.
Most of our Bakersfield calls are oil-industry and agriculture-sector relocations, dealer-to-dealer transport, students moving to or from local campuses, and vehicles bought through Bakersfield's marketplace listings that turn out not to be roadworthy once the deal is done.
Route & distance from Burbank
Typical route
Common Bakersfield long-distance calls
Grapevine (I-5 Tejon Pass) breakdowns
The steep grade is brutal on overheating engines and tired brakes; we flatbed vehicles off this pass instead of risking a limp-home descent.
Kern County vehicle relocation
Moving for oil-industry or agricultural work and need a car brought along without adding miles to it — or without a working engine at all.
Marketplace & dealer purchases
Bought a vehicle in Bakersfield sight-unseen and it isn't roadworthy; we bring it home on a flatbed.
FAQ — towing to Bakersfield
What's the flat rate for a Burbank-to-Bakersfield tow?
We quote the full mileage — about 110 miles each way — as a single flat rate before dispatch, so there's no per-mile surprise over the Grapevine.
Can you recover a car that broke down on the Grapevine itself?
Yes, including mid-route breakdowns on I-5 through Tejon Pass, not just pickups at either end of the trip.
How long does the Bakersfield tow take?
Around 2 hours each way depending on whether we run I-5 or CA-99, plus any Grapevine traffic, fog, or winter weather delays.
Get a long-distance tow moving
(747) 200-6992Flat-rate quotes before we dispatch — mileage is priced up front, not on arrival.
My transmission went out climbing the Grapevine. TowMatic had a flatbed to me within the hour and drove it straight through to my mechanic in Burbank.
TowMatic also runs long-distance tows to these cities
Stuck on the shoulder right now?
Stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazards flashing — a truck is already being dispatched the moment you call.
Request a tow or a quote
For anything urgent, call — it's faster than a form. For scheduled tows or quotes, this takes about a minute.
Home base
1420 San Fernando Rd
Burbank, CA 91504
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week