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How to get fromIndio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 7m
    $64–318

  2. Drive 217 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Bakersfieldcar car 217 mi
    3h 47m
    $40–58

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 6m
    $54–94

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Bakersfieldrideshare rideshare 217 mi
    3h 47m

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport 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
    7h 10m
    $76–108

  6. Bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 41m
    $73–114

  7. Bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 14m
    $52–85

Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Bakersfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), 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 Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 6m.

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