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How to get fromBakersfield to Palm Desertby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

    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 / ...
    6h 46m
    $60–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 21m
    $39–65

  3. Drive 228.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Palm Desertcar car 228.8 mi
    4h 2m
    $42–61

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 26m
    $104–348

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 34m
    $82–120

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 4m
    $72–126

Bakersfield to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 46m. 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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