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How to get fromBakersfield to Zion National parkby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Zion National park by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from St. George to Zion National parktaxi taxi
    10h 24m
    $267–389

  2. Drive 441.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Zion National parkcar car 441.2 mi
    7h 26m
    $81–117

  3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane BFL - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $145–483

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Cable Mtn Lodge, Springdale, UTshuttle bus Las Vegas
    16h 45m
    $192–229

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane LAX - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    9h 33m
    $140–430

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 450.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Zion National park, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Zion National park. However, you can take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal, take the line 109 bus to Harry Reid International, take the bus to Mesquite, NV, take the bus to St. George, then take the taxi to Zion National park. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Zion National park in around 7h 26m.

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