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How to get fromBakersfield to Rancho Mirageby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Rancho Mirage by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 41m
    $38–74

  2. Drive 225 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Rancho Miragecar car 225 mi
    4h 3m
    $42–60

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 22m
    $94–343

  4. Bus via Anaheim (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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 5m
    $83–118

  5. Bus via Anaheim #2 (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
    8h
    $82–122

Bakersfield to Rancho Mirage by bus and foot

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 41m. 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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