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How to get fromPalm Desert to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 23m
    $109–372

  2. Drive  229.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Bakersfieldcar car 229.4 mi
    3h 57m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 1m

  4. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 11m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    10h 12m
    $92–139

  6. Bus via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxus 3121
    10h 15m
    $52–89

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Bakersfield via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 8h 1m.

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