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How to get fromLas Vegas, NV to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 49m
    $95–140

  2. Drive 282.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfieldcar car 282.8 mi
    4h 44m
    $52–75

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 42m
    $127–952

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane LAS - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    7h 42m
    $221–536

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 45m
    $250–376

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LAS - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    6h 48m
    $200–1,075

  7. Fly to Santa Monica, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane LAS - SMO
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    $65–324

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    7h 1m
    $121–481

Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Las Vegas, NV to Bakersfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Las Vegas to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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