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How to get fromBakersfield to Yumaby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Yuma by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 17m
    $120–226

  2. Drive 376.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Yumacar car 376.6 mi
    6h 28m
    $69–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus FlixBus 2054
    10h 12m
    $80–131

  4. Fly to Yuma International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane BFL - YUM
    5h 42m
    $90–390

  5. Bus via Ontario

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0850
    12h 48m
    $80–147

  6. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    6h 2m
    $102–393

Bakersfield to Yuma by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Yuma County Area Transit via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Downtown in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) 3 times a day.

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