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How to get fromBakersfield to La Quintaby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to La Quinta by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 53m
    $89–139

  2. Drive 235.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to La Quintacar car 235.8 mi
    4h 10m
    $43–63

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 37m
    $134–383

  4. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus San José
    6h 9m
    $86–131

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus bus San Jose
    6h 13m
    $88–125

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Lxit 3302
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Indiobus bus Lxus 2224 / ...
    6h 28m

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to La Quinta via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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