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How to get fromPortola to Bakersfieldby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portola to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 43m
    $60–128

  2. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus
    17h 50m
    $108–221

  3. Drive  418.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portola to Bakersfieldcar car 418.4 mi
    7h 20m
    $77–111

  4. Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RNO - BFL
    7h 4m
    $79–340

  5. Bus via Park & Ride/McKee Rd.

    1. Take the bus from Gulling & E. Sierra to Hwy 70 & 395bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    14h 22m
    $66–120

  6. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    8h 55m
    $339–706

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 462.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 349 E. Sierra Ave to Bakersfield Train Station via Hallelujah Junction, Reno Amtrak, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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