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How to get fromBakersfield to Death Valley Junctionby bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Death Valley Junction by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from SB Pavilion Center after Charleston to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    8h 27m
    $118–166

  2. Drive 254.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Death Valley Junctioncar car 254.7 mi
    4h 58m
    $47–68

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    7h 22m
    $162–1,090

  4. Bus, drive via NB Grand Canyon after Grand Teton (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from NB Grand Canyon after Grand Teton to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    8h 51m
    $118–165

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    8h 25m
    $305–396

  6. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    7h 26m
    $259–1,083

  7. Bus to Santa Monica, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    7h 58m
    $99–372

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley Junctioncar car
    7h 34m
    $135–509

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar177Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 385.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Death Valley Junction. However, you can take the bus to Las Vegas, walk to Bonneville Transit Center Bay 6, take the line 206 bus to SB Pavilion Center after Charleston, then drive to Death Valley Junction. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Death Valley Junction in around 4h 58m.

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