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How to get fromBakersfield to Imperialby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Imperial by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    9h 3m
    $47–97

  2. Drive 315 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Imperialcar car 315 mi
    5h 33m
    $58–83

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    5h 53m
    $129–505

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 55m
    $89–172

  5. Bus via Ontario

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    12h 26m
    $73–127

  6. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane BFL - IPL
    4h 7m
    $99–428

Bakersfield to Imperial by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Imperial Avenue/9th Street via Los Angeles Union Station and State Street/7th Street in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 4 times a day.

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