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How to get fromBakersfield to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwayby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 58m
    $75–137

  2. Drive 215.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaycar car 215.3 mi
    3h 53m
    $40–57

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    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 14m
    $102–142

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 26m
    $94–343

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 22m
    $96–158

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 14m. 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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