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

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

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

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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 / ...
    7h 18m
    $38–61

  2. Drive  230.7 mi

    1. Drive from Indian Wells to Bakersfieldcar car 230.7 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–57

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 34m
    $117–401

  4. Bus

    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 28m
    $38–66

  5. Bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 50m

  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 Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 54m
    $72–104

Indian Wells to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at El Dorado to Bakersfield Train Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 18m. 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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