There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 50m$156–204Drive 292.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Boulder Citycar 292.5 mi
4h 59m$54–78Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SBA - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Boulder Dam Hotel
9h 26m$249–390
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Boulder City. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at South Strip Transit Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Boulder City is 304 miles. The road distance is 294.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Bakersfield to Boulder City, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Boulder City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Boulder City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Boulder City is 294 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Bakersfield to Boulder City.
There are 27+ hotels available in Boulder City.
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 $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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