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

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Bakersfield, CA by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 57m
    $81–347

  2. Drive  375.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Bakersfield, CAcar car 375.2 mi
    7h 38m
    $65–93

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    10h 2m
    $70–117

  4. 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 / ...
    14h 2m
    $132–212

  5. Bus via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    10h 30m
    $94–145

  6. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    12h 47m

Reno to Bakersfield, CA by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Reno to Bakersfield, CA.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 292.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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, CA via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Truxtun @ Amtrak, and Niles & Orange in around 10h 2m.

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