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How to get fromRialto to Shafterby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rialto to Shafter by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 34m
    $27–50

  2. Drive 173.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rialto to Shaftercar car 173.5 mi
    3h 3m
    $32–46

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    4h 45m
    $92–336

  4. Train, bus via Stringham Park/Northbound

    1. Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 29m
    $46–65

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 57m
    $60–86

  6. Bus via 9th Ave. at Jefferson St.

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Delanobus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to Stringham Park/Southboundbus bus 110
    9h 53m
    $55–80

  7. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ONT - BFL
    6h 22m
    $114–444

Rialto to Shafter by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Rialto, CA, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours.

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