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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 via Los Angeles

    best
    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

  2. Drive  261.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Riverside Countycar car 261.8 mi
    5h 5m
    $44–63

  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 39m
    $229–548

  4. Bus, taxi

    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

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus bus San José
    2. Take the taxi from Indio to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $130–172

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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, walk to Alameda / Los Angeles, take the line 40 bus to Spring / 7th, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then take the taxi to Riverside County. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Riverside County in around 5h 5m.

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