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How to get fromBakersfield, CA to Palm Springsby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 16m
    $81–324

  2. Drive 206.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Palm Springscar car 206.8 mi
    3h 54m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 38m
    $75–117

  4. Bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 56m
    $51–85

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 32m
    $72–119

  6. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Bloomingtonbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    10h 47m
    $54–76

Bakersfield, CA to Palm Springs by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bakersfield, CA to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Niles & Orange, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 38m.

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