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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)planeBFL - PHX
    1h 52m
    $89–438
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to PhoenixbusSan Jose / ...
    10h 30m
    $60–85
  3. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopatrain
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa to Phoenixtaxi
    12h 44m
  4. Drive 479.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Phoenixcar479.2 mi
    7h 52m
    $88–127

Bakersfield to Phoenix by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Phoenix once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h 30m. ACN Autobuses also services this route once daily.

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