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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    1h 36m
    $75–336

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    11h 25m
    $71–145

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    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
    13h 48m
    $157–330

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Bakersfieldrideshare rideshare 485.2 mi
    7h 58m

  5. Drive 485.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Bakersfieldcar car 485.2 mi
    7h 58m
    $89–128

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    12h 57m
    $94–124

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    14h 23m
    $176–350

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Bakersfield by tram and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Bakersfield Train Station via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 25m.

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