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How to get fromBakersfield to Coachella Valleyby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Coachella Valley by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardinobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    7h 22m

  2. Drive  226 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Coachella Valleycar car 226 mi
    3h 56m
    $42–60

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 26m
    $109–373

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    8h 22m

  5. 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 Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    9h 7m
    $53–75

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Cook at Berger via San Bernardino, 2nd Street @ L Street, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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