What is the cheapest way to get from Portola to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Portola to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portola to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Portola to Bakersfield is to bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $80 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Portola and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Portola to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from 349 E. Sierra Ave and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Hallelujah Junction, Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Portola to Bakersfield?

The distance between Portola and Bakersfield is 465 miles. The road distance is 420.9 miles.

How do I travel from Portola to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Portola to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h 43m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Portola to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Portola to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portola to Bakersfield bus from?

Portola to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.

Where does the Portola to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Portola to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portola to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Portola to Bakersfield is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Portola to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 112+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Portola to Bakersfield - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portola to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
11h 43m
$73–143
Drive 418.4 mi
1. Drive from Portola to Bakersfieldcar 418.4 mi
7h 19m
$77–111
Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane RNO - BFL
7h 9m
$84–370
Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the bus from Hallelujah Junction to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RNO - LAX
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
8h 56m
$341–711

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Portola to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

Bus

Drive 418.4 mi

Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport

Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport