What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Riverside County?

The distance between Bakersfield and Riverside County is 269 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Riverside County without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County without a car is to bus and taxi via Los Angeles which takes 6h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Riverside County?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Riverside County is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Bakersfield to Riverside County.

Where can I stay near Riverside County?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Riverside County.

Bakersfield to Riverside County - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car

There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

Bus, taxi via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi
6h 44m
Drive 261.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Riverside Countycar 261.8 mi
5h 5m
$48–69
Fly from Meadows Field Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane BFL - PSP
2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Riverside Countytaxi
5h 50m
$269–708
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Indiobus San Jose
2. Take the taxi from Indio to Riverside Countytaxi
7h 3m
$158–210
Bus, taxi via Los Angeles #2
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi
7h 11m
Bus, taxi #2
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus San José
2. Take the taxi from Indio to Riverside Countytaxi
7h 33m
$129–172
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Riverside Countytaxi
6h 43m

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

44Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Riverside County.

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Distance: 267.7 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Riverside County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Riverside County. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then take the taxi to Riverside County. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Riverside County in around 5h 5m.

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