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How to get fromRancho Mirage to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    4h 22m
    $100–352

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Mirage to Bakersfieldcar car 225.6 mi
    3h 58m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 7m
    $56–91

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    8h 39m
    $93–141

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert 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
    9h 18m
    $78–123

  6. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    10h 47m
    $50–76

Rancho Mirage to Bakersfield by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Rancho Mirage, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fred Waring at Town Center to Bakersfield via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 8h 7m.

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