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How to get fromBakersfield to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane BFL - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    6h 29m
    $139–453

  2. Drive 494 mi

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    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Grand Canyoncar car 494 mi
    8h 44m
    $91–131

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus Las Vegas-Grand Canyon
    12h 14m
    $195–233

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $352–616

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge via South Strip Transit Terminal, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in around 12h 14m.

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