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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Bakersfieldby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Bakersfield by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 24m
    $61–96

  2. Drive 216.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Bakersfieldcar car 216.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 59m
    $76–139

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 25m
    $107–360

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $79–116

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Bakersfield Train Station via Palm Springs North and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 24m. 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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