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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 30m
    $39–66

  2. Drive  226 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Coachella Valleycar car 226 mi
    3h 56m
    $40–58

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 30m
    $109–393

  4. Bus via San Bernardino

    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

  5. 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 30m

  6. Bus via San Bernardino #2

    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

Bakersfield to Coachella Valley by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Cook at Berger via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 6h 30m. 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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