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How to get fromCoachella to Bakersfieldby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 55m
    $38–66

  2. Drive  238.1 mi

    1. Drive from Coachella to Bakersfieldcar car 238.1 mi
    4h 6m
    $41–59

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 43m
    $148–437

  4. Bus via Coachella Transit Hub

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 6m
    $38–76

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 31m
    $72–109

  6. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 14m

Coachella to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Coachella, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cesar Chavez at 1st St to Bakersfield Train Station via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours.

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