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How to get fromBakersfield to Palm Springsby bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h
    $78–112

  2. Drive 213.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Palm Springscar car 213.7 mi
    3h 46m
    $39–57

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 13m
    $75–307

  4. Bus via Los Angeles (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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 54m
    $77–115

Bakersfield to Palm Springs by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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) every 4 hours.

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