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How to get fromBakersfield to Grand Canyon National Parkby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon National Park 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 39m
    $134–463

  2. Drive 494 mi

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    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon National Parkcar 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 19m
    $192–227

  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 22m
    $352–626

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 519.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, then walk to Grand Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Grand Canyon National Park via South Strip Transit Terminal, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, and GC Village Bright Angel Lodge in around 12h 19m.

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