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How to get fromLake Mead to Bakersfieldby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Mead to Bakersfield by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to South Strip Transit Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 58m
    $202–266

  2. Drive 298.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Mead to Bakersfieldcar car 298.5 mi
    5h 6m
    $55–79

  3. Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5h 50m
    $236–1,180

  4. Taxi, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAS - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    7h 53m
    $398–509

  5. Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LAS - BUR
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    5h 56m
    $368–1,203

  6. Taxi, fly to Santa Monica, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane LAS - SMO
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $174–442

  7. Taxi, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 9m
    $230–619

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar169Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Mead to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Lake Mead, NV, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Mead to Bakersfield. However, you can take the taxi to South Strip Transit Terminal then take the bus to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Mead to Bakersfield in around 5h 6m.

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