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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Bakersfieldby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RNO - BFL
    4h 46m
    $208–512

  2. Drive 357.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Bakersfieldcar car 357.6 mi
    7h 17m
    $66–95

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Van Nuystrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    25h 25m
    $350–640

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 325.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys / Keswick, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, walk to San Fernando, then take the bus to Bakersfield.

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