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How to get fromLa Quinta to Bakersfieldby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from La Quinta to Bakersfield by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 53m
    $71–110

  2. Drive 236.4 mi

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    1. Drive from La Quinta to Bakersfieldcar car 236.4 mi
    4h 6m
    $44–63

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 38m
    $142–401

  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 / ...
    5h 58m
    $71–115

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    6h 46m
    $89–125

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    7h 43m
    $64–90

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Bakersfield Train Station via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 53m. 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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