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How to get fromLas Vegas to Kern Riverby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Las Vegas to Kern River by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 50m
    $164–223

  2. Drive 302.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Kern Rivercar car 302.1 mi
    5h 8m
    $56–80

  3. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAS - SBA
    2. Drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kern Rivercar car
    5h 13m
    $217–329

  4. 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, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    6h 54m
    $191–1,022

  5. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bakersfield to Kern Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $199–553

  6. 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, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    7h 24m
    $129–394

  7. 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, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    7h 30m
    $252–1,121

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Las Vegas to Kern River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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