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How to get fromBakersfield to Mojave Desertby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Mojave Desert by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 58m
    $108–153

  2. Drive 226.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Mojave Desertcar car 226.9 mi
    4h 17m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    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. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    8h 20m
    $302–391

  4. Bus, drive via Enterprise (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 46m
    $111–155

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Mojave Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Mojave Desert in around 4h 17m.

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