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How to get fromIdyllwild to Bakersfieldby taxi, train, bus, car, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Idyllwild to Bakersfield by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Perris - Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Perris - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6h 8m
    $156–212

  2. Drive 215.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Idyllwild to Bakersfieldcar car 215.8 mi
    3h 51m
    $40–57

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Idyllwild to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSPcar car
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    5h 5m
    $126–590

  4. Taxi, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    7h 14m
    $177–244

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 45m
    $119–175

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Casino Morongotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Walmart to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    10h 16m
    $160–216

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Idyllwild, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Riverside to Bakersfield twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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