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How to get fromPhoenix, AZ to Bakersfieldby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Line 17 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    3h 53m
    $71–320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    10h 33m
    $55–80

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix, AZ to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    12h 32m
    $329–489

  4. Drive  476.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfieldcar car 476.4 mi
    7h 46m
    $85–122

Phoenix, AZ to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar39Weekly Buses
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CA 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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