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

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There are 7 ways to get from Yuma to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Yuma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane YUM - BFL
    5h 9m
    $88–409

  2. Bus via Tijuana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to Bakersfieldbus bus
    15h 9m
    $64–127

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 1m
    $83–183

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 54m
    $72–116

  5. Drive  376.7 mi

    1. Drive from Yuma to Bakersfieldcar car 376.7 mi
    6h 23m
    $69–100

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    6h 6m
    $95–385

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 36m
    $97–198

Yuma to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Bakersfield via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals and Los Angeles in around 9h 54m.

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