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

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

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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 10m
    $88–398

  2. Drive  376.7 mi

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

  3. 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

  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

  5. 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 9m
    $97–366

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Nogales
    10h 18m
    $181–283

  7. Bus via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Lxus 3121
    13h 8m
    $82–127

Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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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