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

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

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 1m

  2. Drive  214.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Bakersfieldcar car 214.1 mi
    3h 42m
    $40–57

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 16m
    $62–307

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 5m

  5. Bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    7h 36m

  6. Bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    8h 12m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours.

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