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How to get fromBakersfield to Coachellaby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Coachella by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 19m
    $60–95

  2. Drive 238.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Coachellacar car 238.1 mi
    4h 11m
    $44–63

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 38m
    $144–398

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 6m
    $60–90

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 52m
    $69–103

  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 Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    10h 2m
    $54–76

Bakersfield to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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