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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    3h 34m
    $148–407

  2. Drive  238.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coachella to Bakersfieldcar car 238.1 mi
    4h 6m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 29m

  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 to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 51m

  5. 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

  6. 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 - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    9h 42m
    $92–139

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cesar Chavez at 1st St to Bakersfield via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 7h 29m.

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