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How to get fromBakersfield to Shaver Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Shaver Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Fresno Bus Station to Shaver Laketaxi taxi
    2h 56m
    $167–220

  2. Drive  141.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Shaver Lakecar car 141.9 mi
    2h 45m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Selmabus bus Lxus 3121
    2. Drive from Selma to Shaver Lakecar car
    3h 4m
    $40–57

  4. Bus, taxi via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the taxi from Fresno State University to Shaver Laketaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    $149–197

  5. Bus, taxi via Clovis

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the taxi from N Temperance Ave & Alluvial Ave Southbound to Shaver Laketaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $151–203

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  • Distance: 155.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Shaver Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Shaver Lake. However, you can take the bus to Fresno Bus Station then take the taxi to Shaver Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Shaver Lake in around 2h 45m.

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