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How to get fromBakersfield to Hoover Damby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Hoover Dam by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from South Strip Transit Terminal to Hoover Damtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $206–274

  2. Drive 301.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Hoover Damcar car 301.5 mi
    5h 10m
    $55–80

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

    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. Take the taxi from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Hoover Damtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $256–1,207

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Hoover Damtaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $399–512

  5. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Hoover Damtaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $353–1,200

  6. Bus to Santa Monica, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Hoover Damtaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $193–489

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Hoover Damtaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $229–625

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

Calendar184Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Hoover Dam, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Hoover Dam. However, you can take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal then take the taxi to Hoover Dam. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Hoover Dam in around 5h 10m.

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