There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Bullhead City by bus, shuttle, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Stripbus FlixBus 2038
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NVLas Vegas
11h 49m$149–189Drive 292.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Bullhead Citycar 292.8 mi
5h 4m$54–78Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 1m$135–284Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 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 Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
9h 4m$295–447Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 50m$112–164Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane LAX - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
8h 12m$213–508Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane ONT - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
8h 24m$291–608
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Bullhead City is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Bullhead City is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Bullhead City. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Bullhead City is 485 miles. The road distance is 294.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Bullhead City without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 11h 49m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Bakersfield to Bullhead City, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Bullhead City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Bullhead City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Bullhead City is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Bakersfield to Bullhead City.
There are 92+ hotels available in Bullhead City.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Bullhead City, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Bullhead City via South Strip Transit Terminal, Kingman Station, and Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop in around 11h 50m.
- 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
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Strip
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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