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How to get fromBakersfield to Las Vegasby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Las Vegas by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 20m
    $95–140

  2. Drive 284.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Las Vegascar car 284.9 mi
    4h 46m
    $52–76

  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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    5h 53m
    $150–1,071

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    6h 56m
    $293–376

  5. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    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
    5h 57m
    $247–1,064

  6. Bus to Santa Monica, fly

    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
    6h 29m
    $87–353

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 5m
    $123–489

Bakersfield to Las Vegas by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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