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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 6 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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus bus San Jose
    6h
    $27–45

  3. Drive 233.9 mi

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

  4. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BFL - PSP
    4h 10m
    $179–608

  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 7m

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    5h 39m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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