There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6hDrive 213.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Palm Springscar 213.7 mi
3h 46m$39–57Fly
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane BFL - PSP
4h 22m$65–319Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Palm Springs is 233 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs is to bus which takes 6h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 4h 22m.
Bakersfield to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Palm Springs is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Bakersfield to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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