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How to get fromBakersfield, CA to Las Vegasby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Las Vegas by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 51m
    $90–132

  2. Drive 282.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Las Vegascar car 282.6 mi
    4h 42m
    $52–75

  3. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    5h 39m
    $119–453

  4. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    5h 37m
    $183–1,040

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    6h 11m
    $125–946

  6. Bus, line 761 bus to Santa Monica, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus
    3. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    6h 33m
    $58–322

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    8h 34m
    $250–378

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield, CA to Las Vegas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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