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How to get fromBakersfield to Boulder Cityby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m
    $181–233

  2. Drive 292.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Boulder Citycar car 292.5 mi
    4h 59m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotelshuttle bus
    9h 33m
    $318–401

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Boulder City, NV, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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