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How to get fromBakersfield to Indioby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Indio by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 5m
    $38–64

  2. Drive  233.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Indiocar car 233.9 mi
    4h 5m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    7h 51m
    $66–320

  4. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus San Jose / ...
    5h 38m

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus bus San Jose
    6h
    $55–85

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 57m
    $77–271

Bakersfield to Indio by bus

Calendar34Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Indio Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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