What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Tempe?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Tempe is to bus which costs $65 - $90 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Tempe?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $90 - $460.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Tempe?

The distance between Bakersfield and Tempe is 442 miles. The road distance is 493.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Tempe without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $65 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Tempe?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Bakersfield to Tempe, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Tempe?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 2:00 PM in Bakersfield and 3:00 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Tempe is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Bakersfield to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2815+ hotels available in Tempe.

Bakersfield to Tempe - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tempe by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
2h 20m
$91–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
10h 55m
$67–87
Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi
12h 41m
Drive 490.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Tempecar 490.2 mi
8h 5m
$90–130
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
12h
$98–122

Bakersfield to Tempe by bus and tram

7Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, ACN Autobuses operates a bus from Bakersfield to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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