What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Lee Vining?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Lee Vining. However, there are services departing from GET Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Lee Vining?

The distance between Bakersfield and Lee Vining is 317 miles. The road distance is 271.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Lee Vining without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Lee Vining bus from?

Bakersfield to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from GET Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Lee Vining bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Lee Vining?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Lee Vining is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Bakersfield to Lee Vining.

Where can I stay near Lee Vining?

There are 991+ hotels available in Lee Vining.

Bakersfield to Lee Vining - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lee Vining by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.100
2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395
8h 51m
$45–74
Drive 269.8 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lee Vining269.8 mi
5h 46m
$50–72
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Bishop Airport (BIH)BFL - BIH
2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395
7h 52m
$104–383
Bus via Fresno
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Amtrak/Greyhound Station to Curry Village
3. Take the bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodge
11h 26m
$81–92
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
3. Take the bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodge
12h 10m
$83–137

Bakersfield to Lee Vining by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.8 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street in around 8h 51m.

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