What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Sun City?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Sun City is to bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Sun City?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Sun City is to fly and tram which takes 4h 22m and costs $80 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Sun City?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Sun City. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield, CA and arriving at Peoria Av & 99th Av via 27th Av & McDowell Rd and Thelda Williams TC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Sun City?

The distance between Bakersfield and Sun City is 462 miles. The road distance is 480.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Sun City without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Sun City without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 12h 10m and costs $270 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Sun City?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bakersfield to Sun City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Sun City bus from?

Bakersfield to Sun City bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Bakersfield, CA station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Sun City bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Sun City bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Phoenix station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Sun City?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Sun City is 480 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Bakersfield to Sun City.

Where can I stay near Sun City?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Sun City.

Bakersfield to Sun City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Sun City by plane, tram, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
2. Take the tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram
4h 22m
$80–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
12h 52m
$62–82
Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Sun Citytaxi
12h 10m
$278–483
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
12h 29m
$94–118
Drive 477.3 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Sun Citycar 477.3 mi
7h 52m
$88–126
Bus via 103rd Av & Thunderbird Rd
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenixbus San José / ...
14h 8m
$67–91

Bakersfield to Sun City by bus

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12h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.5 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Sun City, AZ, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Phoenix 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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