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How to get fromBakersfield to Riverside Countyby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $136–184

  2. Drive  261.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Riverside Countycar car 261.8 mi
    5h 5m
    $48–69

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $224–518

  4. Bus, taxi via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    6h 42m

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the taxi from Indio to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $158–210

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Riverside County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Riverside County. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then take the taxi to Riverside County. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Riverside County in around 5h 5m.

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