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

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

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 40m
    $46–73

  2. Drive  233.9 mi

    cheapest
    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
    8h
    $66–320

  4. Bus

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

  5. Bus via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 27m
    $46–67

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to East Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3104
    2. Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    7h 35m
    $62–91

  7. 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 55m
    $76–280

Bakersfield to Indio by bus and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Indio Bus Station via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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