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How to get fromReno to Bakersfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Bakersfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RNO - BFL
    3h 51m
    $80–355

  2. 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 / ...
    8h 45m
    $66–124

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    12h 53m
    $98–187

  4. Drive 372.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Bakersfieldcar car 372.9 mi
    7h 34m
    $68–99

  5. Bus via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    13h 16m
    $90–145

Reno to Bakersfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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