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How to get fromBakersfield to Idyllwildby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Idyllwild by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $174–239

  2. Drive 215 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Idyllwildcar car 215 mi
    3h 55m
    $40–57

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $155–205

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar car
    5h 8m
    $68–312

  5. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $173–242

  6. Bus, line 22 bus, line 28 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    4. Take the taxi from Grant + Florida to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $120–162

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 242.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Idyllwild. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Fernando, walk to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, take the line 761 bus to Sylmar Station, walk to Sylmar / San Fernando, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Perris - South, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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